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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

purpose OF aiding particular class of persons for
tie enquiry is, SAuH in substance be OH farmers
or snail zoe bride into pGytolS employments that our
sgaHiS mag b. sipptied2 If the farmers feel no
need Of tbs division, then let us give /, I'D; for
the manufacturers aud mechanics Gun lire as well
10y The land as they. have always thought Pro.
lection TO Manufacturers was an unfortunate mis-
noueri tore It is labor Of all sorts that we aim TO
sustain ana support, as much one class as another.
ana let us hold firmly to that. We 90 for the
great interests OF labor, and if we can take care of
,na'i 'here Is nothing TO fear for the country will
ne prosperous aud happy. Let us then, under no
name, lose sight OF our object or of our identity !;
We aim at free prosperous labor, while Free Trade
aims Mt cheap goods made cheap by cheap labor
In the eye OF Free Trade the suffering starvation
and utter neglect Of the nborers us well MS their
moral and intellectual degradation are nothing a
cent yard III calicoes Outweghs all these mighty
matters and thus avarice is left to triumph over
humanity aud morality. England asks for Free
Trade Just TO tho extent that she wants TIE n,nrx orc
of other countries and no further. Her position
is the opposite OF ours; her surplus is goods while
ours is produce She wants free vent FOR ,bpso
goods IN our markets, but pHes care t,,at our food
shall not interfere with Der agriculture.
Tho United States are in a depIorable condition
no curlency-no conhdence.-with every thing
depressed, dark and gloomy, Tie treasury is emp.
y aud the finances distracted; but it is all work
lls OUT one great lfohleu, and that is that must
take care OF ourselves by fostering our own indus
ny Opinion is RAPIDLY turning to this as the great
remedial mcasute which is to dispel the clouds
which have gathered around us, oni give ms the
bright sunshine again. God speed your efforts
write IN great haste, and
Re.naln your friend and obt serv't,
JOHN DAVIS
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iIUII your TFItUU and 90 sorVT,
JOHN DAVIS.

=, 81,
81 9lce IFo" "e SCUM VeSf' Inc fort Pick
trHg' ehnesSee, E"g'e, speaking Of eau ioI
protection on COTTON III SCUM Carolina paper
s"lS
T., IN ',""t CaIo.lIlu cry ing out ior Fr''ec
IVc I"t"' Hou'sIuIa enjoys II on her sugar
III uH'y ol Genus on a" imported, h"' u't
nl"uugc.uteIs OF iuG Nor'I' wynn an interest o.
IV nnIna y, 'ul'.u' u'Iu .''e 1oor oil hundred
'l'""""' l!oo' WINE 'n c ana lerhaes deserve
no l"1si'lon "suns' 'ore,g,' Paupor lauor
wv, w. l"'y a'r ho' '''e o,u' Dut mo0' when
ms liue % 'he!r interest u
P"''"So lo'eIS" C'cto"' 7Uu'n Carollha Is lue hfs
'.!'t 20 "'"' our 'or d iaI''i VI fToiec'o", 10
''e ",-'' H!"""'"u'u,eIS pack' "'td Iorce Iueni
w. ''} ger coI'uHs 20 'h's Is we hoaSted fTee
: RAE 81 e,er''"''y ana oo'S'erous'y sung ny
SUI" OaIo'ho
ne NUN u.s. me ltme mas drr,red, when we must
1''''e. "''oi' i'o'ee'Ne arm rorv, or as ma
IVA we mus 'a'gulSn' Necessity ana Jnsuce TO
'.eS' oemana IT. una ,le restrictive course OF
o,ner governments, eq''aily demands IT. we must
encourage 'ne c9nsunptloh ana manufacture OF
couon az name mere are 'nony common sense
i.n'o"' iot It. we maze S, our own Cotton and
N"! s"ou'u we sc'u 10 europe Ior Cotton goods
Ioi US HlaNe our own CattcoeS ana cotton siutis,
anu no 'ohEer se"u our money abroad TO Europe,
u'""IhG our country OF ri''''ohs upon millions OF
Tou an" s.Fer "''"aI'y, Tor the support OF Eng
10" "u"W0c'Wt$ ana E"g"Sh taDofeFS, whilst our
o"u "'e ""suS"'iH an" suffering Let us en-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

Terrible death Of the Hon. Robert Potter. From
the Cadio Gazette of the 18th ult. we learn the
irightiul d ath Of Col Robt. Potter. He was be
set i'll his house by an enemy named Rose. lie
sprang from his couch, seized his gun, md in hi,
night clothes rushed from the house. For about
Two hundred yards his speed seemed to defy his
purauers, bnl getting entangled in n thicket, he
was captured. Rose told him that he intended to
acl generous part and give him chance for his
life. He then old Potter he might run, and he
should not be interrupted ill he reached certain
distance. Potter started at the word of command
aud before n gun was fired he had reached the
lake. His first impulse was to Jump in the water
and dive for it, which he did. Rose vas close be
hind him, and formed ny his men on the bank
ready to shoot him MS he rose. In a few seconds
he came up to breathe, ard scarce had his head
reached the surface of HE water when it was
completely rdded with the shot of their guns, aud
he sunk to rise no Jnore.-.N o. Pic.
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.4rmy and Nary horemenis.- The 9Th Reg't In.
iantry under Col. Gus,avus LOOMS we believe
and five companies of dragons, have been ORDER
ed to the Texas frontier Orders have been piven
for cnIlSllng seamen for the Navy at points on
Lake Erie ship of war has recently been or.
dercd 10 the coast of Africa.
The actual command of the troops At the South.
West has been transferred from Gen Gaines TO
uen' Taylor; in other words, Gen. Gaines is, as
from his age il is proper he should be, only nomi
naIy an officer Of the army
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"A treaty wah The Uyandot Iadians-We learn
by a letter from Col John johnson, United States
Commissioner published in the Ohio State Jour.
nal that on the 9th inst. he concluded at upper
Sandusky, Ohio, treaty OF cesson and emigration
with the Chiefs and Councillors OF The Wyandol
nation of Indians; by which the Chiefs are 10 re-
move their people TO The southwest OF Missouri
IN lol3, at their own cost and without the usual IL
gency on the part Of the Government OF superin
tendenIs, conductors, Transfers &c-the Indians
furnishing their own transportation and subsis
;ence on the Journey and finding themselves pro-
visions at their new home. BY this treaty the
Wyandols cede 10 The United States, without any
reservation, all their lands, consisting of about one
bundled and fifteen sections said to be the hest
in Ohio, aud much Of it in state of cultivation.
National Inteligencer
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For The W0ichman and Journal.

MIR. Editnr:-l noticed a note 10 Il commnnica-
ton signed by ;. Morgan published in the Yer
mont Chronicle of March 30, requesting Won 10
inform Nathan that the pledge which Moses Wild
signed is based on the true doctrine Of Total alb
stncuce from all that intoxicaes- which unturnl
~ carries lic inference that The pledge circulated
in this town. on which there is 500 names is iden
teal with the one signed by Wild-thereby appa-
rently raising II question of veracity between mir.
Morgan and Nathan Whether il is accidental or
Intentional cannol State, but in either case Ma.
than will not permit his veracty 10 be- impcached.
and III It's defence is induced to ask the following
questions:
FIrsI--Wheher cider or wine, are in lie opn-
ion OF MI Morgan, intoxicating drinks
Secohdly-Wheihei W. Morgan intended 10
assert that The pledge Of temperance, circulated
IN this town and signed L.! 500 persons prohibits
Inc use ol cider and wine by members of the So
cieiy.
Thirdly Whether that pledge has been alter
Ell since the llIh of March last past when il IS
understood Mr.. Morgan stated that cider ana wine
were not prohibited by the Temperance pledge,
anu asked person if that would he sufficient
o'lcclIon 10 prevent his signing it; and farther
stated "Ihat II was not thought advisable to include
cider ana vine in The list Of intoxicating drinks,
because many moro prisons would sig;I such
pieuse ihah would sign pledge of total ubs-
nence."
Mr. Morgan'S categorical answers TO The above
questions would perhaps render ii unnecessary for
the writer again 10 aude 10 The subject
Respecting The lnsinGatlon in ihc,note THAT Ma
than, is not II member of The Temperance Society,
would state that although believe both he and
Mr.. Nimrod, $50 far as example in absaiuing from
the use OF distilled sprlIs is concerned,) have been
temperance men Tor many years, yet cannot
state that either OF these names are on the peGpe
IN this town. yet believe on looking for them,
the chances wonid be ten to one in favor of find
ing that of NATHAN.
Topsham, VI. April 5, 1912.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

y bill is already before Congress govern
ment must have means ond it cannot long hive
means without new Tariff. Petition then, for
such Tariff as will give Protection. memori-
al to Congress- for signatures, will he found at the
moniPehor bookstore, and in the hands of each
committeeman appointed by the conventions If
not convenient to sign those, copy the memorial
IN Tho last Watclman, or any other one suiting
tho case, Sign it yourself and present it to your
neighbors. Now is the Time to do it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

letter from Boston states that Z" one huff of
the convicts IN the Charlestown State Prison have
become real christians"
The Lamoille-yile Post Office, by direction of
the p. NJ. General, will hereafter be called South
llardwck p. O."
Wool. The Boston quotations have not varied
more than one cent for months. Saxony AZ TO
50-Grades 30 to 45.-N. Chronicle.
Dying for lope.--Among the wonders OF the
tunes, we find it recorded, (says the Nashville
Whig) that certain "Dr, Conyers dssecled per-
son who died for love in London, and found an
impression of the lady's icce upon his heart."-
This beats animal magnetism
Official notice is given in the Madisonian, that
the contemplated | per cent, reduction on the
commissions of all postmaslers, will luke place
from April ls ns,.
Sioeeny arraigned for the murder of his wife in
Norwich, hung himself in prison the other day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

THE Topaz. This is the title OF large and
well printed paper, just Issued at MiddIebury. Mr..
Batiel is The editor, aud in his first appearance
promises well. The paper is neither political nor
llerary-if one understands 'poticuP to mean
party aud literary to mean the soft solder and
lnsel, OF which much Of the " fashionable litern-
ure" of these times is manufactured II is inten-
ded to be fashioned somewhat like Mr.. GreeIy's
NEW Yorker" and TO supply its place in this
section OF the country. We wish the enterprise
SUCCESS.
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wATCHMAN g. STATE JOURNAL.
MONDAY, APRIL II, lsa2.
THE LAND BILL WILL NOT BE REPEAL
ED OR SUSpENnEn

Such seems to be the decision of both Houses
of Congrcss--in the Senute by one majority five
Wings and two locos absent,) and in the House hy
twenty-sevcn minority. We hope-wonld that
we could Ito so without fears--thut the Land Bill
WIN be amended by striking out the suspending
clause and Tariff passed, adequate for Revenue
and Protection.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11
INTERESTING TO WOOL. GROWERS

We copy from the Rutland Herald the follow
ing letter from Hon. ii oscs Strong, who is now in
Washington. Ii may be well for rs to remind
our readers that the memorial, now in circulation
IN ihis county, asks Protection to all interests and
all productions, whether of the soil, the factory or
The mechanics Shop. Should it be deemed ndyis
"oe' h"wcvcf, to specify ,oooi particularly, il can
he done 10y adding clause To that effect
WAsuINoroN, March %, 1872
DEAN Sih,-ThG Tariff question gains strength
day 10y day. Even the iocoS, with the execution
ol Calhoun, Wright, aud aiew oihcrs,) admit there
must he revenue which will require duly Of
30 per cent. On some articles more on some Iess
There are petitions from all quarters to protect
The particular articles manufactured in their TO-
spective sections AS for instance, from NJ York
New Jersey, Prunsy Ivana, 80 protect lron--fr from
matters, IN many places to protect hats and at
lust, ~ agents, with lois OF petitions and statistics
from Wool'cn Manufacturers 10 pr1ectillo Wool
zen lanrIcks, nut NOT INC word from The agents for
the protection Of Uoo'. On The contrary. tl,ev
say Wool wants hu very liuIe protection. bnve
heard II asserted here 10y these manufacturers that
Vermont VIII raise wool for % ccuts pei NC urd
which assertion would OF course take the liberty
to couiraoic As the great interest of Vermont
IS the raising OF WOOL nnd there ARE bur few vooI
zen manufacturers, would suggest whether il
''' wv ~ hhNlStllt 10 Htt up IGlltlOlis Tor tie
protection OF " Ool Gl0ne ?-und also to nppoint mn
agent who shall be authorized to represent that pnr
'IcuIar interest before HE Manufacturing Commit
tee This is done in almost every considerable in
iereSt, Bul have seen li,u one wool man here
that was Mr.. Cuts Of Windsor Co. He was az
pointed ut their county meeting aud has arrived.
tie Is n manufacturer rs well a wool grower
yet he is faithful TO the wool growing interest -
The same game is now playing here MS was play-
ell when HE larlt was first laid. Then the man
nlacturers commended that wool ought to be i'm
ported tree so MS to encourage the importation and
AM the manufacturers. But Mallory, who was
men at 'he head Of the Manufacturing Committee,
cohiended that The farmers ought to he protected
as well as the manufacturers and succeeded in his
object. Very lew petitions have yet arrived from
Vermont for protection. Our members are anx-
ions that they should he sent on in good numbers
| hope you will take an interest in this business
and yet some action on the foregoing suggestions
us soon as may he, and draw up a petition us short
as you please, but have it oil ,oooi
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

The B0Sfo" Miscellany" Tor April appeared in
good season, and is besides an excellent number
Among the articles we find fire one on the old
English dramatists-a strange German Tale and
n very good NewEngand story entitled "Ihe three
Slegh-r'des" The plates (,Lrce in number) IRE,
as all have been, Of higher orler of excellence
than IS usually found in Magazine engrnyings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

The PrSidency-The friends of Mr. buchanan
have recently held nsery arge meeting at Harris
hurgi', Ia: Decided resolutions in favor Of Mr..
Bnchanau's nomination ns the democratic .cndi.
date for the presidency were adopted.
"Democrntic '-wlewl was this the man WIN
was for reducing The wages nf lnhnr2
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

t5'Our neighbor OF the Patriot mauess his
zeal for Protection by misreprescn,ing aud ridi
cnling the Tariff Convention. Let the people
read the doings of that convention, and see if
there is either word or deed which does not merit
the assent OF every man. who is not an enemy TO
the Protection of American Labor. 70 all we
say-read aud Judge yc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11
TO SURSrRIRERS

Mr.. Wnl;ot having discontinued his route, our
the present The Chelsea stage proprietor has re-
ccived orders from Washington mol to carry news
paper packets. We are obliged, therefore, to send
per mail We hopeiIor an arrangement OH both
OF these routes soon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11
POS1'SCESVV'g'.

Connecticut has been carried strong by The 10.
coiocos. Particulars in our next.
Lord AshburtoD, Special Minister, arrived at
Washington on Monday, 4lh.
LATER FROM TEXAS.
The MexicNns have entered Texas, 81 900
sirong-no mistake. The retreat of the ] 400,
being the advance guard of tho army) noticed
under the head of foreign news, was device to
entrop The Texinn forces.
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CONGRESS.

Inc proceedings OF the week ending on the ID
INST are OF an Unusually Interesting character, eni-
bracing decisive votes to sustain the Land Bill
and The retirement and farewell speesh Of Henry
Clay. See proceedings
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The New York Evening Post, Locofoco Jour.
nal, says Of Mr.. Giddings, tina, he "does well IN
resigHing and appealing TO his constituents. We
hope they will send him back by nm unanimous
vote. II we lived amongst them, we would lay
aside all party preferences 10 vindicate the rights
which have been SO arbitrarily wrested from their
representaIiye."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

1.-Two ldpyers esquire Upham and Squire Shat.
Ter, of Townshend,) made speeches in favor of
protecting labor"
So says the Patriot IN its burlcsque account of
the Tariff Convention. lis true: these gentle
men spoke, by particular request; aud spoke well,
too Why does the Patriot ualic,se "lawyers ?"
Does ii think that all lawyers must be opposed to
protective tariff because he is?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

Tieeaty or thirty hreS lost The Florence (Ala.)
Enquirer Of The 10Th ult. says: We have been in
formed that flat boat in attempting, on Monday
last, to pass through the Muscle Shoals, ran
gallIsI DRIFT and sunk, destroying every person
on board, consisting Of twenty or thirty. 1t was
a moving boat-had family on board-and was
supposed 10 be from East Tennessee. The river
was very full and swift, and the owner of The boat
refused to employ pilot to carry him through
the shoals, but attempted to pilot himself through
by following a boat Just ahead
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

Stereotype a!-That in The ten years previous
10 General Jaekson's war on our currency system,
the number of banks created was %, with CAPT.
Ial of &s,0O0000; that in the next TWO years, the
number Of banks created was $50, with capital
OF 36SOO0,000; that the former banks were gen.
orally sound and the Locofocos are now break.
ing down the very currency they gave US, bad as
II is, ana are fast reducing us to the condition oil
no currency AT all.-1re Whig.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

.New YOrk.-A direct property tax of one mill
on the dollar has been voted by both houses and
the Governor has signed the bill This tax will
produce over 100000, and, added to the surplus
revenue from canals, &c., will leave fund to the
State Of over one million dollars, after paying the
interest of her debr. The Legislature has refused
TO abolish capital punishment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

Under Bonds,-Fiye young men of this village
for rio'ously assaulting and breaking up meet
ing Of the Catholics on Saturday night of Lars
week. We trust the law will be rigidly enforced.
Thus only cen the peace of the village and the
rights of all be preserved.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11
COMMUNICATIONS,

G-We had intended in our last to comply
with MIR. Morgan'o request but that, with other
things, we were forced 10 omit 10y the crowded
state of our columns, The following commune
cation embraces his statement. 1t IL certainly 10
be hoped ihnt these apparently conflicting slae
mens nny he traced TO mutual mislnders,and-
ing in this matter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

Coom-hunting. We observe advertisements in
lhe New ORR papers inviting parties to 90 out to
Texas for the purpose of coon hunting. That sor.
OF game has hcen rapidly reduced OF late from
$4,000 to lICO
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UF0Let every man and ,cOman read the address
ION our first page to the czcus Of Massachusetts.
We commend al the articles under the head of
Protection" to the attention of our readers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

Em'g'dnS. Sam Houston, by proclamation,
invites em'grants TO Texas, in companies of not
less than 30 each, well armed and equipped, as
between MeXicans, Indians slaves and highway
men there rs not little danger in those diggings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

p5-On our last lnge will he found an abstract
of u semi.o0icia article on the Creole ease &c.
&c The expectations Of pdr on that case viii be
disappointed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-04-11

Pennsylvania Legislature has voted to
suspend all public works, canals and railroads, for
the present.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

Petitioner 10 he declared bankrupt at Windsor,
on The Oath OF May.
Clark Bnlch, Chester.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-10-17
DO yom burn OLE

NANTUCKET STORE.
n The subscriber has been appointed Agent for the sale
Of Oil for an extensive Oil Company at Nantucket and is
prepared 10 supply his stSre from his
on daily or otherwise less than the usual market prices
ny The cask.
Sperm Candles superior quality % per h. by the box.
~ B. Families who purchase gallons will be charged
the wholesale price.
Manufacturers owners of Steamboats, and any large con-
sumers of oil will be- dealt with very liberal terms.
o8 JAMES NJ ALESTER, loo Division.strast-
n To Tailorh and HAnir Dressers.-Im-
proved Camphene spirit Lamps made expressly 10 work
by Also Camphcne oil superior quality, by
az lnlr o. MICHELL,8 GdtharinS 81
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I)I ED

At Hampstead, Long Island on the 18th Instant HENRY
r. THOMPSON the seth year of his age, eldest oil
Benz F. Thompson, Esq. of that place.
The friends OF the family invited attend his funerai
tbs Monday Afternoon, 3oclock from the residence
ois father The Long Island Cars leave the South Ferry
Brook Ign, at 9! O'Clock.
In this city, the l6 h inst. Jacob seguine in the SSH
Year OF his age.
The friends OF his family and OF NJ c. Morgan, are re.
spectfuy invited attend his funeral al his late residence
81 Murray-Street Tuesday the l8 inst. at o'clock
~ The remains will be removed TO Newark ~ j. for In
terment
On the 10Th instant, Elizabeth, widow OF Herman foung
and daughter the late George Ulshoefer aged 81 year
A. Pninam. Washington county ~ Y on the 18th instant
Mr. William FerP uson the 18Th year OF his age iormey
OF this city
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MARRIED

In this city, the 18th instant, by Rev J. NJ Forbes ~
Marin Beckwh Fanny NJ. Forbes
AtAuburn, on Wednesday, the 18th inst by Rev Josiah
Hopkins, Mr. jesse Ives Parsons Henrietta e daughter
OF Daniel liewson. all OF Auburn.
AtAuburn, Wednesday, the i2th inst. at 81. Peters
Church, by Rev. Amos g. Baldwin, John c. lvson Miss
Harriet " eihcy. all Of Auburn.
A, Boston, the 18th inst by Rev. Mr. Young Robert
Treat Paine. Esq. TO Anne w daughter Of the late Isaac
Stevens, Esq.
AT Rochester Michigan, the 10th instant, Mr. Samuel
Phelps late Of Detroit Miss Mary Ann daughter of Cap
tain Harvey Brace. formerly OF Rochester, n. Y
AT Brownsville Jefferson county, the h inst. Charles
D. Wright OF Waferewn, 10 PAMELA B. daughter oil JAMES
Shields, Esq. OF the former place.