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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

The new Governor Of Connecticut proceeds
to aver that at is The duly OF Congress, in spirit
OF patriotism, with tux0tion for revenue nnd do
fence us principle, aud protection TO America,
Labor as IN incident, promptly to adjust a Tariff
ct lmposIs, upon reasonable, concatory. and
above all a permanent basis"
This IS the common ground of Nor,bern oco
FocoisIn let us see it it he reasonable. Tber.
are now at least Five Hundred Millions of Amer
ican Chpltal, with more than One Hundred Thou-
snud Luborlng Men, their families amounting In
Five Hundred Thousand Persons, producing mn.
nnhlly nj lensl flly Millions worth of Iron. Wool
nld manufactures OF various kinds-all tl,rroteneI
with prnsIrntion aud ruin through the overv holm.
ING rivalry OF exhaustess capital and paurrr labor
ID Europe. These great Interests come l., C,re
Inc Government and People appealing for Proie,
non. They say, BE not deceived by the sonhis.
try OF Foreign agents and those in their nav o,,r
interest Is your interest; if you suffer us IN A..
Frustrated, we shall become rivals in your en-
ploymeus or dependents on your chnrity. instead
OF bountilul purchasers of your producis Yo,,
may buy coats and cutlery for flcer dollars of B;r-
mingham and Sheffield, but you will nav twice
as inuch III actual ralue 10 them as YOU now INV IN
us. Save us, we pray you, from destruc,ion.~
what is the true answer to this appeal? Gov.
Cleveland says-'Good sirs, Protection is nil rgbr
ana proper yes, you ought to be protected; but
The question whether Three Hundred Millions ot
Capital shall be preserved or destroyed whetber
Halt Million Americans shall be fully employed
and paid or abandoned TO pauperism aud dsspar.
must be altogether subsidiary TO the amount ~
Revenue required by our Federal Government: If
it wants Thirty Millions per annum you may be
protected if it needs but Twenty Millions. YOU
must starve. And, in order TO give Starvation a
fair fight with you, insist that the Land Money
shall be wrested from thu States and restored to
the Federal Treasury.
Is this craftsmanship? Is it enlightened policy
Is not Pfoiect!On--in other words steady enplov
ment and good wages to oil American Freemen
the first and most important consideration. and
Revenue entirely secondary And why should
we return The Public Lands 10 the Treasury. in or
der TO diminish Protection, until we have proved
That all the Revenue required will not be afforded
by the Discriminating Duties necessary 10 sustain
the Great Productive interests Of the Country
Working Men see that your preservation from
pauperism is deemed by your rulers of more con-
sequence than the abstraction of the Land Reyen-
ue from the States 10 subserve party purpose
Ought your Protection and preservation to be con-
sidered incidental 10 any question whatever?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

1t has been suggested, with great plausbilily,
that some OF the numerous fires in Boston nre al
ribulahe to carelessness in the keeping man
agement of ucier matches. They are danger
GUS articles, and should never be suffered TO be
bout in exposed situations. They are doubly dan
gerous, being poisonous TO children if taken into
the mouth and liable to set n house on fire even
in tho hands of child too young TO walk, TO say
nothing of the carelessness oil larger children and
adults.
lie is too big Tor his business, as the lady said
Of the sweep, who was stuck fast in the chimney.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

More Reputation, The Locooco Governor of
Michigan has issued, in date of the eth ult., a
proclamation TO The effect that the Auditor Gener.
al and State Treasurer, having made out an esli-
mate of the damages sustained by the State from
lie failure OF The contracting parties, with whom
were negotiated the State Loans, TO paw the in
siaments remaining unpaid and il appearing
after deducting from the amount of the loans the
said estimate OF damages, that there is due from
the State of Michigan TO the holders of her bonds
the sum OF S2,342, 960 "a, he, the Governor, there
fore requires The holders of bonds to deliver to the
State Treasurer bonds to the amount of S2,S57.-
039 70, being the amount now outstanding for
which no consideration has been received by the
State, IN order that they may be cancelled or if
they prefer it, they may return the whole amount
Of bonds issued and receive in return new bonds
TO The amount of $2,342,960 81; in other words
the State has issued bonds to The amount of s5.-
200, 900, for which it is only willing TO acknowj
edge an Indebtedness Of S2,342,960 "a.
Comment on proceeding so a,roclous as this
would he superiuous. 1t shocks the moral sense
as much as it destroys all confidence in public
faith. = Courier & Enquirer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

The immaculate locolocos of New York are
fully exposed 10y numerous nfhdayils which fill
no less than four columns of the Express, in their
new system OF obtaining paupers and convicls
to outweigh the strength OF the Wings at the bal
lot box. The following facts are proved upon
oath, ms briefly recnpiiulated in the Courier:
LIST. All the paupers in The Alms house were
sent 10 TO the Polls TO vote for Morris and the Lo
cofoco Aldermen.
2d The naturalization papers of deceased
pauper by The name of Jones were used 10 enable
living pauper TO vote the Locoioso ticket.
3d. Some fifty or sixty Consicts were dischsr-
ged from Blackwells lslnnd on the night prece-
ding the election without The shadow of authority.
taken 10 the different cellars and Watch houses for
an hour or two, treated and ieasied and upon a
residence thus acquired taken TO the Polls of the
Eeighlh, Fourth, and we know not how many
other Wards, 10 vote for Robert Morris and his
Locoloeo associates
Villainy like This canno. be made more disgust
ing by any comment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

Hemp, $40 Pr ton. Manila sas, tow ofdo sa5pr ton
Gables and codogo, tatred &C. per h. untarred &c pr
Russian s S6ssHs pr y Other sS, SnS,. Of h.S
T l,i siO per ton Linens and grass cloth % ="
''0" !" bars or OGl'' t nS rolled sls ton
for railroads free iii March '43; pig 10 "
s s%"%s yf i,sS. 9 1 3D. q W. castings
braziers rods, hoop iron, chairs, SC. &c
tossers' iron pr ct Millsaws 81 each
Muskc,s 81 so rides 50 So bras. Kettles lSe pr II
Steel 81 30 pr l9 lbs. Pins a5c pr pack or i5c pr il
Lead Be pr ID pipes, shot, &c. old lead ic pr IL
r EP' %S pc e IL IN plates aG OF ny lSee Zinc pr
cGs' weighing S SSa, 9'So lbs 'hadon eaa
GnssCut, "a to 40 pr ID, blown do 1910 l6c pr Ii
Plate, PC pr lb and 90 pr CT Bottles 50 to pr gross
Window by 10 and a. under ID. per hundred 50 50 so
S95 Sa,sss rs"
shoopskins, So pr dozen goat skins . So
BSois' mems 81 % pair women,s so children. l5c
Gloves mems 81 2j pr DOZEN women's ST. chIdren's 30
Manufactures of Leather not specified 80 pr ct
% s "%a S SS"S,' OF ws sSp grass &C.
Paper bank letters &C. folio aud quarto post &C. 4 pr ID
Books English 6oand 8, pr ID ia sheets % pr il
In latin and Greek 10 and Is erew, and 10 pr ID
Sugars, brown, . white refined crushed 8 pr ID
Tens, new China, black 10 c, green is cprlb
Uonee, from Europe, e, from elsewhere 2eplbI
(lhese two last duties the end Of three yeurs
SAT-, bushels salpere - Id, refined do pr ID
bect and Fork c pr lb. Hams and bacon pr ID
Cheese Butter, s Lard 9 pr ID
Wheat %, Rye 10 Corn Barley 90 Oats 10 bush
Potatoes, bush, Flour 80 6 Meal 70 ~ pr l2 lbs
Spirits, go to 80 gallon. Vinegar 8 c pr gallon
Winos-Madetia GO Champagne 40 pr gallon
Port, Burgundy aud Clltet, 81 pr gal in bottles
do in casks, Is c, except Claret, 6
des sniG 10 White vines IA red do &c gel
Tobacco, 20 Ct Cigars 81 so pr 1000. Snuff, pr ID
Nononumented articles 90 CT (utor long list articles
exempt from duty)
Drawbacks on Refined Sugar are modified
Drawback can only be claimed on explorations
during the year.
SEC. H. No goods can he seized for fraud or
unter-vaIna'ion after they shall have been regu-
larlypnssed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

Faiai Duei-New Orleans papers state that
duel was fought in that city on the 29th ull., be-
tween Hon. A. w Pichol, Judge of the Parish of
Assumption, and Robert Z. Martin Esq. in which
the former was instantly killed the first shot. The
quarrel arose ont OF an excitement arising from
the appointment of Judge Pichot lie was man
of high standing and had been Tor several years a
member of tho stale Legislature.
A STATE Government for Florida. The Florida
Star of the 2Sih ult, is assured that the Commit
tee appointed by the State Convention, have de-
cided TO issue, immediately, wrs of election for
State officcrs-thus organizing at once State
government for Florida, under the 81 Joseph
Constitution.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

Connecticut John NJ. Niles [Ioco] of Hartford
was Oh "Wednesday elected Senator of the Uni
ted States from Connecticut, vice Perry Smith,
(aIso Loco for six years from the 4th Of March
next. In The popular branch of the Legislature.
he had l22 votes to 81 for Rodgers S. Baldwin
and scattering. (Tho Courier in the spirit of
true philosophy, is consoled by the reflection Ina,
John NJ. and Perry are not TO be Senators both al
once, as they formerly were
la the three counties of Hartford, Ltchfield
and Windham, no choice of Sheriffs was effected
at the April State Election. Each had second
trial on Monday, and each elected the Whig Sheriff
by to 200 majority. (Windham and LitchfieId
counties gave Locoioco majortes in April; The
latter OF over 300: Hartford only 40 Whg.) This
is n cheering omen.
Hon. Roger M. Sherman has resigned the post
Of Judge of the Superior Court, which he has
filled so long and ably.-M Y. Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

Dre's Dictionary. No. of this valuable work
has been received, accompanied with "a notice
that lis publication has been transferred to ID. Ap-
pleton & Co. 600 Broadway, N. Y, to whom or
ders must be hereafter sent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

Some one, with more ruth than poetry, has re-
marked that the difference between great rascal
and small one is only this the former goes to
Europe or Texas, the latter to the peni,enliury,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

Fl. w. Allen, Esq, inspector OF salt for Onon-
daga Co, in letter 10 the Albany Evening Jour
nal, contradicts the statement that the manufac-
turers of salt are in the habit of mingng lime
with their salt. He says that lime costs three
times as much salt, and that no motive can ex-
isl for its use
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

LocKport, Niagara Co. N. Y. has elected Wing
Charter Officers by rs average majority. SO
much for stopping The public works.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23
LoCoFoCo PRoFLIGACY EXPOS
ED,
MIR. pOINDEXTERs REPORT.


Mr.. Pondexter of Mississippi was one Of the
commissioners appointed to investigate the New
York Custom House, aud has made Report sep
crate from the rest. II lisa voluminous document,
filling 1914 large puges. In communicating this
report TO the House, the Committee on Public Ex-
pendiiures say:
alt il believed that the wirkcdness of public
officers here exposed is unparalleled in the hiuo.
ry of any civilized government aud public inter
est, the interest of the injured and unustly OPP
pressed citizens, and above all, public honor, i'm
perionsly demand remedy at the hands OF the
Representatives Of The people"
"This," snys the N. Y. journal of Commerce
an authority which locos themselves will ackuowl
edge" is strong language, but if the statements
of the Report are to he relied on it is no stronger
than the hagrancy Of the case demands
We have not yet seen the report, but Judging of
the extracts in the newspapers, it deveopes vast
deal of ruscnlily; and ALSO unfortunately ms this
fact throws n shade ofdscredt over even the truth
contains some serious churges particularly a.
gninst several northern manufacturers unwarran.
table 10y the !acts proved. As the report Of the
other members Of the commission will soon be
made, we prefer TO wait Tor that before going very
largely into the subject. IN the mean time there
are things stated in this reparl which are up
parenIly clear Of all mistake aud some Of these
we will now give.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

on Monday, tho Secretary of the Treasury,
pursuant to a request of the House, presented a
Report aud Bill. For IN abstract of these docu-
ments, we are Indebted to the New York Tribune.
So far as the particular interests of Vermont nre
concerned, there is some difference in the amount
Of protection given by this bill and Mr.. Salton
stalls The treasury bill gives the least.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23

Locofoco Stale ConUeniiOn.-Hoden on Thurs
dny, and respectfully attended The following is
the Stale ticket:
Nathan Smile, for Governor.
f.. ID. Barber for Lieut.. Governor.
Daniel Baldwin for Treasurer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23
IL we estimate the expense of each
cnrt at $1,000 per annunl, being Two
for the year, s.

We have nett profit on two carts Of S35658 "A
In addition to this, Wason (wbo was removed
by MIR. Curtis received salary of $500 per an
mum as deputy collector; also Sl767 SO, over aud
above the legal fees, incurred between the months
OF May aud October, in the year 1910, Tor alien
dance on three seizure trials in Philadelphia and
Baltimore. He was in the habit, it appears. of
charging the government from tico TO five dvl!drs
load for carng goods, when merchants and 9th.
ers only paid from 81 Id to so cents per load,
hauled the same dis,nnce-each packaae hauled
by his cart being charged as oad, though six, or
even eight packages were taken as load
STATIONARY FROM $50 TO 50 PER CENT.
ABOVE THE MARKET PRICE.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-05-23
OVER $4,000 A YEAR PAID FOR TWO
CARTS

lie alleges that during the years 1888, 80, 49,
aud part OF l84l, there were but t,0o cats en-.
lloyed, which he terms prirRcged carts Que of
these was owned by George A. Wason, store.
Keeper, aud the other by George Shout, which lie
charges however, WIS prirdteiy owIed by some
officer Of the Customs. For carriage and iabor by
these ftoo carts the Government paid Mr. " usson
ms follows:
In 1888 for carriage SI0l68 SO
1889 do 1926 25
1910 do Sl3Ig3 as
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-04-12

noii;hed BY the ill.concea!ed fidcnje ana contempt
Of HI. political Tends md foes, Tor the FOLLY and STU
rd;ty which led him into the controversy and marked
his entire management oft Still never dreamed, al
though lived in the same house with him. that he de-
signed turning his wrath upon me- having no means OF
k1owinu that he had any suspicion of my sincerity,
other Than could infer from his note handed me by MIR.
Wood and the fact of his not speaking 10 me- and the
course which he adopted, forbade my volunteering any
explanatory defence of my conduct Conscious OF no
other than kindly feeling towards him, and having
constantly defended him when any misrepresentation
Of facts was made in my presence could not be other
wise than amazed at The shocking magnity which
marked his vulgar attack upon me in the Virginan of
last week. Those who know him viii promptly al,r.
bue his conduc, to his VIGOROUSLY dePraved heart and
unbappy temper which have ever made hum the rev'ler
of those who never har5ored unknd feeling toward
him and which utterly unfit him for lns appreciation
of The motives and conduct of honorable men.
offer this exposition, from no inclination to proong
newspaper controversy with Mr.. Byrd, bu, because !
have deemed il due to the public and to myself to head
him in his attempt to draw public attention from his
tricks terayersations and snbterfuges By his newspa'
uer attack on me, after having had the most ample OPP
portuny while We were in Richmond together face TO
face. 10 utter his complaints in person
EDMUND P. HUNTER.
N,r,;psburr Aprl 2 1872
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ErLIPSE TILE SECOND

AN he seen at ny stable Charlotte county, ssmles West
y of the H. f. Of Rough Creek Church; and Will do
service at SIS the season. may discharged by The pay
merit Of July the terminates; 81 To
The rroon, paid 10 me. that II may he rrceiptcd
Mares ef in my faithfully attended 30
per day, hut no liability for accidents or escapes
lie years DID, Of dark rich mahogany brown without
white, ad half inches in height. with body
round maple solid beech, measuring 10 circumference,
with any stallion in this Commonwealth: in word his whole
and appearance, just such as to justify The impression
that lie destined TO he the great stock
horse Of Virginia His strength undoubl-d ms beauty unsu
passed. of The free smooth sweeping getting along
order SIRED in my judgment, (Which is not considered
moderate nelie by those who Know me hes ny Inc hnes
vu. has lived for the last ceniny-hr y years
Eclipse the fr-t his dam, Lady aimbe was by
Cay's SIR William among not the very best racer Old Archie
d. old impaired wtanper, cd Old Quicksilver;
e. d. the Old white Flag Of Truce, .. d. Old Pill
grim. G. e. imported Cfawiofd-a long and power
ful line ii far famed r.riders, ALL
IL breeder. p,rr horse, better suited 10 propagate
for The, of him, much less find hun, in the Old Do
minon. know what lsayl am not man: know all
ca-ay in ENGLAND Too This for what IT'S worth: those,
have eye exchanged the cordial
Of this famous old District: they al least
well assured, will give me credit for sincerity Probably II
NAV surprise the public such AMI nal should be priced
reasonably hal the Of last yea have only to say that
dollars have become much larger than when Eclipse first
patronage The that Government has medded,
tampcred nkered and experimental so wildly OF late years that
dollars and cents TOO seem 10 NAVE hs m ~ ,s rom n
table fact thought udcous TO place him about the notch,
beyond which The discreet planters have
~ determined not To 90 Let Us nv citizens by the
OF example barrier against the ex'ravaganees OF the
ac friends longer cherish the Illusion Of making
fortunes selling Cots NJ 500 the Corn
barrel Oats 81 husel don't seem to SAVIOUR kindly
more particularly hundred sellers
believe in the superiority Hooded but am unwilling
a.e all the profits Of my farm merely to look at tem and
hope 10 sell them bcIeve the only alternative for those who
embarked largely and extensively in the scheme Of raising
for sale freely apply the knife and put on The collar And
doubt rot all who will make have made the
ment testify me, that real sinewy boded horse
death plural number of wooyegsrd Westerns
In addition offered the public in Eclipse
can good number with he.most approved breed OF
Duham Bekshcs Surveys Chesters, Nobones &c, and that
too. ai living
the fubuggcry has passed. that We are all COM
ourselves again. and determined tose BY our own ex
eons within OF Government aid,
theoretical specua,ons To i've and without labor and
contrary the unaeabe decree that has gone forth
] from high Heaven. THOMAS FLOCRNOY.
| Charlotte county, April, 1872. l0l-"2@
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ORANGE LAND FOR SAtE.--I offer for sale the Tract Of
" which reside adjoining the lands Of the late En-
Madison and Judge Barbour aud situated within hve
miles Orange miles of the t;odonsvc De-
of good Preparatory School for the University o
Virginia The i2 acres about third OF which
well mbcred good tobacco land the balance cleared,
and in improvement produce good
corn wheat IL also well adapted To and
plaster upon of the shifts IN wheat aud
considerable preparation has been made for large copo corn
thlcco II farm should he disguised of by the ruth oil
March, immediate possession will be gwen, and the grow
grain, &c, sold with IT, This farm has on comfortable
dwelling the usual buildings. The site on when
The Hing elevated commanding and The
the ighohood unsurpassed by in the
Apply the subscriber Liberty Mills Orange coun
~ Va JAMES NJ. MACON.
e0-w6w
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INFIRMARY OF THE RICHMOND MEDICAL COLLEGE.
ahorng under diseases Of kind, not contagious
admitted in this institution III the following rates:
For period exceeding six weeks rhn patients nj 50
per eooi do 81 For any period exceeding sx weeks
deduction Of 81 per week i made In every CASE
The above charges include board nursing, medicines medical
attendance surgical operations and every necessary attention
t paent require No charges made III case
There separate wards for the different classes Of PATIENTS
and the accommodations ample and complete IN every
spec. "a,
Two Professors of the College visit the Institution daily,
having Of the Surgical wards and the other OF the Me
deal lying ward under the charge of the Professor of
In all Important the Faculty OF the College are
called in consultation.
Gentlemen sending from the country TO the nhrmay
are expected city reference Letters should be address
ed Ia the President of the nlirnary.
D.r a s0-wly
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Female Seminary at Oak Grore, Caroline county va.
THE subscriber to the public that me schoo o
younr Ladies al his residence, Two miles East OF Nhte
Chimneys Caroline county, will be continued the ensuing year.
under The direction and tuition of Mr. Dnton and his Lady
The session will commence the 18th OF January next, ana
close on the 18th of December allowing the month oil August
for vacation. .,...
The course Of studies will embrace the branches o horohe
PRACTICAL finished English educaton Including me ah ahu
French The domestic management ot e young
dies viii devoive chiefly The Mistress OF me school
of many years scccssu eaei
ence pofe will take pleasure M called UPON III
producing satisfactory testimonials of moral fitness and literary
competency. ,
The elevated and hcay-not case oil sickness
has occurred place during the past year he buildings
erected expressly for the accommodation OF boarding
Pupils
Terms ihaJ payable in ddrnnee) ~
Board, Washing, and Tuition III English branche SiOV
Tuition IN Latin and French, an extra charge.
Lessons be taken in Music 1T the Masters charge
Each pupil must furnish herself with towels and lights.
Address (post paid White Chmneys T. o. Caroline county
Va, to :. l.. Dunon or
GEO. b. POLLARD, Pr0prietor.
p. S-To avoid opportunities from any quarter, II Is derlEed
proper here that under circumstances will lads be
admitted rs pupils.
Oct. - a'-"H
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FOR THE ENQUIRER.


Alpha presents his compliments TO the correspondent,
r. ,la Richmond WHO who writes from Jamcss ilo-
TEL. Farmy,lle Althou II MS WISH of"bet'er luck next
time may have been kindly intended, yet there are
circumstances attending it which leave some DOUBT OF
Omcra's sincerity. The censorions and suspicious
lad lbs, retired from The bar inspired nv John Barley
corn and pretty much IN the hunor of Tam shan'er
a,yben the swats sac rcamd in Tamme's noddie"
Ono of three things is certain The poor fellow was
aoror;ous" or he is incapable of comprehendng
plain English or he is guilty Of 'ei}"i perver.s.;;on
This viii be the conclusion of every one who will read
The communication Omega attempts 10 sr'''o'e' eoa