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We told the Watchman last week, that the new
FISCAL Agent or Exchequer. MS the Cdcrcra.
shoose to call it, was complete Government.
Tank. We are sorry the W. should have laudsd
'uch perncious thing
we add a little testimony that the ". viii
not question. we presume:
we remarked upon this scheme Of Fiscal Agen-
ey ana banking, as was unfoded in the Presi-
iden' message mat II appears liable TO grave OBJ
ted by This full and disnc, deyelopement Of the
plan. On The contrary it is now apparent that
they are moi objections Of detail which could bs
removed by some amendment Of the scheme.
but that they are fundamental and 60 to its prin.
ciple. We cannot imnIangnc that this scheme, or
one bearing any analogy 10 il, will receive the
sanction Of Wing Congress. "-Boston D. .adc.
1--WE repeat, now that its details are before us,
what on The appearance of the message, we said Of
the skelch-ihal il is Il most powerful Instrument
The most powerful ever yet proposed to be put in
TO The hands Of any government 1t places at tho
disposition of men appointed by the Executive and
his Secretary of the Treasury an important control
over the business Of exchanges, and circulation OF
he whole country. 1t adds greatly to the patron.
age OF the govern'nen,and Incidentally to its pow
CT over Hc industry OF the peopet H short Inc
most perfect union yet devlsed-so it strikes US
of the purse and sword; and the passage in the
report accompanying the bi-impressed as that
report in every line is with the mind Of Mr. Web
ster-which seeks to establish that i, is separa.
lion and not junction of the purse and the sword
seems to us most fallacous and inconclusve."
sin conclusion for to-day, the plan is efficient,
prnctical-in honest hands, highly advantageous
To The couniry-bu, utterly inconsistent with the
wise disrusl Of power that is The very life Of re.
publicanism, and with The proclaimed and funda.
mental principles Of the wing party."-N Y.
.fmefiean.
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MANUFACTURERS AND PROTECTION

Those speakers IN Congress who take it for
granted that the manufacturers are particularly
anxious that protective tariff should be establish
ed are not accurately informed Of The state Of feel
Ing which exists among many them. We were
conversing the other day with Il cotton-spinner
from neighborin state, when he took occasion to
remark upon the ilourishng condition Of his bust
ness. He had made more money, he said during
The last six months than he had made during any
six months for many years. A person standing by
expressed little surprise at this, because the rate
of duties imposed by the Compromise Act hni been
all the while decreasing, and inquired whether the
manufacture did not suppose he would be greatly
benefited if the tariff were raised. The answer
was, " No! we wish no protection; we are doing
well enough now; we enjoy u substantial prcspeii-
W and any laniperlng with US may on, corrupt
and destroy our present yig0r" lie went on To
observe tina, when government proposed 10 favor
any branch Of industry, the effect was that more
capital was drawn into il than the circumstances
of the business required, and that consequently II
larger number Of those who engaged in il, were
compelled to fail But that when business springs
up for itself, under ihs mere stimulus Of natural
wants, if 1t attained success at all i, was sure To be
well founded and stable success, not liable 10
perpetual fluctuations.
We should think there was some sonndness in
the reasoning of this manufacturer. We renem-
Der that while on visit, short time since to Pat
erson, one Of the larges, manufacturing towns Of
New Jersey, we were informed tina, It's trade was
in The highest degree fourishng. All the factories
were working full-time; and their products gener-
ally commanded ready sale. The fact iha, small
tenements, designed for the accommodation Of
Nottingham, were here and there going up. was
Of itself sutficen, proof that the business Of the
place had revived. For some time past, that tow
has suffered under severe depression; but we are
glad 10 find that il is recovering lis energies with
GU! the assistance Of any misnamed protection. ="
~ Y Zee. Po.t
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The gentleman from Virgina (Nr smi,h) had
offered u resolution to expunge tho Committee
on Manufactures Mr. r, regretted that he had
Withdrawn tho resolution, The country would
like much to have seen the vote on il; they wouid
like much TO have known who were for ihruslinr
form Congress the largo class Of citizens interested
in manufacturer
This is what Mr. Randolph said in the debate
Dec. II. upon the Tarifquesion. Now we wish
some one would attempt, in consress.to institute a
committee on publishing newspapers. One branch
Of industry, has right, as good and jus, as an.
other, to claim Protection from Congress, and
have committee appointed 10 attend TO It's in
,eres,s. The country would like much to see tho
vote on such an attempt they would like much
to know who were foi ,hrusilng from Congres, The
lnrge class ofci'izens interested in newspaper pub
fishing
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Rhode Lland.-On the Goth ull, the voting for
the new constitution commenced. The Providence
Herald Of the LIST inst, says:
Returns Of votes on the Constitution, continue
10 come in All the towns bnt or 1. have been
heard from, though. in considerable portion Of
them. the returns contain the results Of voting only
two days, and some but one.
Thus far, our highest aniicipaticns, have been
more than realized.
TWELVE THOUSAND have already come in
probably more than bare majority Of male eii-
zens Fl years ofase, by 500; and comprising very
nearly 1000 Of the present FREEMAN. The
whole number we have no doubt, will be as many
as l3,oOo-and probably majority Of the free
man.
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Hon. ISAAC HILL, will address the Lebanon
Democratic association ut 10 O'Clock p. NJ. on
the eighth inst. Ito morrow.)
This notice should have been inserted last week,
but was accidentally omitted.
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n an earthquake was 10 swallow Vermont, We
verify believe that The rest Of New England would
leave every thing else to get up panoramic view
of The ca,aslrophe.--.Hsp Hartn Register.
We verify believe il an earthquake should swal.
low Vermont it would feel pretty PARTICULAR,
Uneasy, ill it had followed the example Of the
whale in The case Of one Jonah
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We acknowledge the recep, from the Mss,s
wal,On,. of beautiful copy Of their Register for
1912. It's elegantly got up, much improved from
the former editions, and well worthy place 10
every mans hands.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-01-07

time subject the people to debt, heavy taxation and
bank influence, with view to build up promi-
men, ars,ocracy, we propose to call TO remember.
ance in our next number.
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From the Union Democrat.
REVIEW.

Ofhe proceedings Of Congress otthe late Erfre
Session, with free remarks Upon their pr'nc'-
plea and consequences.
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additional annual taxation,
THE PUBLIC LANDS AND THE
TREASURY.

II is stated in the annual repor, of the Secretary
Of the Treasury that the amount received io1 land
for the frs, three quarters Of the Of the year, is
Si,l0I 1858
Estimate for 4lh quarter, 100000
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pay for the pittance Of bread their seant and I'M
certain employments aow them 10 earn, neTly
double the price that but for the interference Of
government, they rouid be compelled to pay!
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-01-07


count Of Wing re,renchmenl for the first ten
months Of its power.
The expenditures for the three first quarters Of is4l
were S24,734,S4 81
Those of the fourth quarter are
estimated ut 1,Z9U,I23 10
Total expenditures for the year, $50 ,O26 .O7O ~
The last year Of Mr. Van Buren's
"extravagant and was,elul" ad-
nliuislraIion, the expenditures
were S27,s63,475 Al
Sl,l6l ,595 90
So that the first year Of Wing retrenchmeat
will result in an I.NCR EASE of expenditures 10
the tune of FOUR MILLIONS ONE HUNDRED
SlXTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS.
WORSE YET.
The Expenditures Of next yeai are estimated by
the Secretary ofthe Treasury at 49,, 79l ,OlO ~
The available revenue ut lS,572,44O 10
Expenditures over and above the
revenue Sl4,2.S,5'o 10
What an uproar was made BY the Wings be-
cause the expenditures Of Mr. Van Buren's admin
i.,ra,on for some years exceeded the current rev.
enue!
GOING AHEAD.
The Secretary of the Treasury estimates the eS-
pendilures Of 1912 at $32,79l ,0iO rs
The expenditures Of Mr. Van Bu-
rens las, year we're 27,s63,745 Al
So the second year Of Wing re-
trenchment is to be an in
crease of expenditures equalto Sl,s27,265 81
Add first years increase 4,l6l ,595 80
Total Viii, rctrcnchmcnt in two
years, an increase Ss,9ss $50 &C
THE CONSEQUENCE.
Loan authorised at the extra session, 1000, 900
Additional loan now proposed, 5000, 900
Making n National Deb, Of SIT 200, 900
Additional annual taxes imposed on
the people at the extra session eS-
,nated by the Wings at S5,77l ,23S
Further additions To the taxes proposed
BY the Secretary Of the Treasury to
meet the deficit Of 1912, and leave in
the Treasury two millions Of dollars, AIS. $40
Additional annual taxation, $40, 1872 sos
So that, at the end of the second year Of Wing
rctrenchment and reform, we are to have ADD
TiONAL TAXES EXCEEDING TEN MIL
LIONS OF DOLLARS ANNUALLY and a Ma
TlONAL DEBT Of SEVENTEEN MILLIONS
OF DOLLARS.
Fire millions more are asked for, to put the
Fiscal machine in motion, and eight millions TO
purchase the right of using railroads; so that, il
the projects Of The administration be carried out we
are TO have at the end Of the second year of Wing
reform a NATIONAL DEBT OF THIRTY
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
"Hu:saJo' IippscanOe and Tyler too.'
Union Democrat.
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Expenditures over and above the
revenue $l4,2ls,57O 6S
What an uproar was made by the Wings be-
cause the expenditures of Mr. Van Buren's admin
i.ralon for some years exceeded the current rev.
enue!
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Total expenditures for the year.
The las, year Of Mr. Van bnren's
"ex,ravaganl and was,elul' ad-
n,inislraIion, the expenditures
were
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HERE WE CO.

The Annual Treasury Report gives sal ac-
count Of Wing re,renchmenl for the first ten
months Of its power.
The expenditures for the three first quarters Of s4l
were S24,73l,3I6 81
estimated at 7,2so,72s IS
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Tbe spirit of Tbe Age.I
WOODSTOCK, VERMONT:
EIGHTH OFJANUARY.

FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY Z, 1912.
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$27,S63,475 Al
s!l,l6l,595 30

$l,l6l ,595 go
So that the first year Of Wing re!renchment
will result in an NCREASE of expenditures TO
the tune of FOUR MILLIONS ONE HUNDRED
SlXTY-ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS.
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GOING AHEAD.

The Secretary of the Treasury estimates the eS-
pendilures Of 1912 at S32,79l ,OiO rs
The expenditures Of MIR Van Blu
rens last year were 27,S63,745 Al
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The Expenditures Of next yeal are estimated by
the Secretary ofthe Treasury at $32 ,olO ~
The available revenue ut 1S,572,l40 10
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Peoples Library--no, We, received
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$l7,00O,OOO

Making National Deb, Of 81,
Additional annual taxes imposed on
the people at the extra session eS-
lima,ed by the Wings at ST
Further additions to the taxes proposed
BY the Secretary Of the Treasury to
meet the deficit Of 1912, and leave in
the Treasury two millions Of dollars, !
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So the second year Of Wing re-
trenc!inent is to be an in
crease of expenditures equal TO SI,s27, 265 81
Add first years increase 4,l6l ,595 80
Total Wing rclrcuchmcnl in two
Years, an increase ss.9ss $50 &C
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THE CONSEQUENCE.
Loan authorised at the extra session, SIC 900 900
Additional loan now proposed, 6,O0O,0 900
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-08-19

The wound had given caused him To
spring suddenly forward, thus bringing
me in too close contact to be either plea
sing or prudent. On coming up with him
a fourth time, and so near that the muz-
zle of my pistol was not two yards from
his side, the barrel dropped off just as
was about TO pull the trigger. dashed
by, the infatuated animal vainly endeavor-
ing TO gore and overthrow my horse by
suddenly turning his head and springing
at me.
The chase was now up so fax as was
concerned, for the pistol was borrowed
one and very valuable. | had checked
my horse and dismounted to search for it.
when LIT. Lubbock came up. His horse
was completely broken down and unable
to reach the buffalo, and under these cir
cumstances he mounted mine immediate.
ly and continued the pursuit. Soon he
was up with the buffalo, and by this time
SO gentle had the horse become, that he
was able to fire every shot without once
passing the wounded animal. The latter
struck the horse once with his left horn
but did not hurt him seriously.
The other pursuer with the mule still
continued the chase, and as the pace of the
buffalo slackened from loss of blood and
eXertion, the former gradually crept up.
After finding the lost barrel stopped to
gaze upon the exciting scene. Every
minute or two flash and smoke would
be seen, then the sharp report of the pis-
tol would reach the spot where | stood.
In this way the chase was continued
until Lieut.. l.. had discharged his own
arms together with my holster pistols.
He then pulled up and the other pursuer
mounted my horse and continued the
chase. ] could not help plying the noble
animal, who had by this time run at least
six miles. In very short time the new
chase was up with the buffalo, and again
| could see the smoke as each pistol was
discharged; but by this Time the space
between us was too great for me to hear
the reports. | gazed until both the pur-
sued and pursuer were mere black specks
upon the prairie, aud never turned my
eyes until they were completely lost il
the distance.
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White s,cea of the Prairie,

Mr.. Kendall of the New Orleans Pic
ayune. gives the following account of All
extraordinary animal known 10 the trap
pers and traders who visi, the section of
country through which he passed on his
weary journey to Mexico. After noticing
locks of small white horses OH the prai-
ries, he adds the following:
"Many stories are told Of a large white
horse that has been seen often in the vici-
nifty of the Cross Timbers and near Red
River. He has never been seen to gal.
lop, but PAGES even faster than any horse
that has been sent out ai.er him can run
and so game and untiring is the white
Steed of the Prairies," for he is well
known to ttappers and traders by that
name, that lie has tired downno less than
three race-nags sent out expressly TO catch
him with Mexican rider. The latter
had nothing but laSso or iariat with
him, a long rope made either of horse hair
or hemp, and which the Mexcans throw
with great dexterity but although he took
fresh horse after firing one down he
was never near enough the noble animal
to throw a slip-noose over his head or
even drive him into canter. He has
been known to pace mile in less than
two minutes and can keep up his rate
hour after hour, until he has tired down
whatever may be in chase. Large sums
have been offered to any one who would
catch him, and the attempt has been ire
quently made; but he still roams his ma
tive prairies in freedom, solitary and alone.
| One of the hunters even went so lar as to
tell me that he was too proud to be seen
in company with the other mustangs, be-
ing beautiful animal, of far better action
than those of his race but this part OF the
story | could not make it convenient 10
believe at that time"
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NO. II.

brain, and in forty-cight hours was no
more He did not know me when was
first called TO his bedside. nor at any mo-
ment aiterward, though in silent agony
bent over him until death and darkness
closed the scene. | would have given
worlds to have whispered one kind word
in his ear, and have been answered but
1t was not permitted. Once indeed
smile, | thought of recognition, lighted up
his eye, and l leaned eagerly forward.
But it passed quickly away, and was sue
ceeded by tho cold unmeaning glare, and
the wild tossing of the fevered limbs, that
lasted till death came TO his relief.
Every thing now see that belonged
to him reminds me Of the lost one. Yes
terday found some rude pencil sketches
which it was his delight to make for the
amusement of his younger brother: to-
day, in rummaging an old closet came
across his boots, still covered with dock
mud as when he last wore them; and
every morning and evening pass the
Siouiiu WHcIt HIS NOiCc TdiIS tilc mCiiiCst
among his play-maies. All these things
speak TO me wildly Of his active life bnt
| cannot, though often try, recall any
other expression of his face than the mute,
mournful one with which he turned from
me on the nigh, so harshly repulsed
him. Then my heart bleeds airesh. Oh.
how careful should we all be, that in our
daily conduct toward those little beings
sent us by kind Providence, we are not
laying up for ourselves the sources Of
many future bitter tear! How cautious,
that neither by inconsiderate word or look
we unjustly grieve their generous feeling!
And how guardedly ought we to weigh
every action against its motive, lest in
moment of Excitement we be led to inete
out to the venial errors of the heart the
punishment due only 10 wiliul crime !
Alas perhaps few parents suspect how
often the sudden blow. the fierce rebuke,
is answered in their children by the tears,
not of passion, not Of physical or mental
pain, hut Of loving bu, gricved or out
ragged nature Z"
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From tho Knickerbocker.
"A Touching Sketch, Of Parcnta, sorrow.

"a few months ago ! buried my eldest
son, a fine manly boy Of eight years Of
age who had never had days illness I'M
til that which took him hence TO be here
no more. His death occurred under cir
cumstances peculiarly painful TO me. A
younger brother, the next III age TO him,
delicate. sickIy child from baby, had
been down for nearly fortnight with an
epidemic fever. In consequence of the
nature of the disease, used every pre-
caution that prudence suggested to guard
the other members of my family against
it. But of this one, my eldest, had but
little fear; he was so rugged and so gencr-
ally healthy. Still, however, kept n
vigiIant eye upon him, and especially for
babe his going into the pools and docks
near school, which he was prone 10 WIS.,
it.
zone evening | came home wearied
with long days hard labor, and vexed
at some little dsappointments, and found
that lie also had just come into the house,
and that he was wet, and covered with
dock mud. taxed him with disobedi-
encc, and scoIded him severely--morc so
than | had ever done before; and then
harshly ordered him to his bed. lie open.
ed his lips, for an oXculpatory reply as
supposed, but sternIy checked him
when with mute, sorrowlul counienace
and a swelling breast, he turned away
and went slowly to his chamber. My
heart smote me even at the moment
though | felt conscious Of doing but ;
fathers duty. But how much keener die
feel the pang when | was informed il
the course of the evening by neighbor
tina! my boy had gone 10 the dock at the
earnest solicitation of a younger and favor
ito playmate, and the especial permission
of his school master, in order TO recove
a cap belonging 70 the former, which hat
blown over the wharf. Thus | learned
that villa, | had treated with unwon,et
severity as a fault, was but the impulse
of n generous nature which, iorgetlul o
self, had hazarded perhaps life for anoth
err. 1t was but the quick prompting o
that manly spirit which | had always en-
deavored to ongraft upon his susceptible
mind, and which, young as he was. haC
already manifested itself on more thar
one occasion.
GLOW bitterly now did | regret m!
harshncss, and resolve to make amend
to his grieved spirit in the morning! Alas
that morning never came to him in health
Brfore retiring for the nigi, however,
crcpl to his low cot, and bent over him
A tear had stolen down upon his check
and rested there. kissed i, off but h
slep, 50 swcotly and so calmly, that di
not venture TO disturb him. The mex
day lie awoke with raging fever on hi
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Tomato PickeiS.-Take tomatoes two
thirds ripe, when they begin to tarn lit
tie red, prick them with fork, put them
in strong brine, and let them remain eight
days; then put them in weak vinegar. To
remain iwcn,y-iour hours. Remove them
from this into stone jars; and TO n peek
of tomatoes add bottle of mustard, or
half pint of mustard seed, an ounce Of
cloves, and an ounce OF ground black pep
per, dozen large onions, peeled and Sill
ccd place them in alternate layers. ono
of tomatoes, the next Of onions and spices.
Cover the whole with strong cold sine-
gar; and in two or three weeks they will
be very delicious. The best way 10 pre-
pare brine, for those or other pickles, IS
by boiling, and putting in as much salt as
viii dissolve, aud then lei it cool.--Gea-
esee Farmer.