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The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

TREASURY REPORT--A TARIFF FOB
PROTECTION CANNOT FAVOR A
SOUND CURRENCY--DUTY ONI-
ROM CONTINUED INCREASE
OF MANUFACTUR!NG IN
DUSTRY THE WORST
OF TIMES.

In the late report ofthc Secretary Of the Treas
ury we find an ingenious argument in favor of in
creased protection TO our nome manufacturers we
should have been better pleased to see from The
same master pen, an apology for that moderate
protection which our present Tariff for revenue in
cldcniaIly gives Our home industry.
In times like the present when the whole nation
is Frustrated by that reaction which has succeeded
initiation; we cannot but expect from the fathers
the nation, such councils will tend TO turn the
people back to relrenchment and reform, industry
and economy, instead of encouraging the delusve
hope, that increased tariff on foreign fabrics will
bring back high prices and Il prosperous trade to
the country.
The Secretary says that "nolhing is better es-
tGblished by our experience and the experience of
other nations, than that the augmentation of duties,
does not augment in an equal degree the cost of
the article to the consumer; in many cases it APP
pears not to increase that cost at all; very often
the price to the consumer is kept down not with
standing the increased duties" We would ask
then how is our manufacturer to be protected by
an increased duty But we apprehend that this
part of the Secretary's argument applies only to
the ultimate consequences Of protection; initiation
and high prices are the first fruits and the only ones
coverted by the manufacturer; competition over
ELL
Pu'l:','"' ~" P,oae "',u o""H rr"p''! 'o'""-
'"u '",i' " 20 'u'eu '''' we '''.o''c'ur
''s II, wv" '"s'""" W ''o eo"'Pcr"'on '""uceu'
a"u '"r ohiy argument we SNOW OF III 'avor OF hlsh
Po'ec''on '''t. we sn''' e'e"'e III c'" 'ha' soou
may grow out VI h' Du'ih9 Inc pa'h'y DAYS OF
bahs making "heh money became scarce new
bahK .naf'efS were app''cd Tor IN order TO supply
'he dehc"ncy; hut now "hen reaction has de.
ranged the currency we seek to increase The tariff
IN order 10 make up Tor me huc'ua'Ing vicious
STATE OF 'te currency ahu our consequent losses ny
bad debts -.
ask an n'e,,'sent manufacturer wh'ch he mad
rainier nave all me STATES SCUM ana west, sonnd
and puntnn! customers or an increase OF 0o per cent
IN me mf'1 OF uu'y on foreign iaOf'cs' ana "ha'
whl ne ms answer IA n'ihoie penny Is better lfan
inc STOW ana nouo''u' shi.''ns' Is ,rue mat we
nave brousn' 100 much rom aofoad, because we
nave Dro0sn. more 'hah we nave soId but II our
present ,"r'll VIII not prevent mus. now can we
nope hsher one 10 90 u: IL ,he increased prices
IN our manufactures VIII De 10 peter OH than they
are now.
member p' congress (Nir Mnrsh1lI) IN advoca-
ing protec'"n' says, "our manufacturers must be
guarded ana founded IN Tie iIrst days OF Their child
hood very true but the over Jealous friends OF
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04
Resolution Relating to sundry Accounts.

Resolution Relating To sundry Accounts.
Resolved, by the Senate and House ofReprcsen-
tallyGS, That The auditor of accounts be instructed
to open an account with The sergean,-at arms, in
which the said scrgcaut-at-arns shall be charged
with amount Of stationary, furniture and other
property, which shall be found on inventory to be-.
lOng to the state, in and about the state house, at
the close of each session of the legislature.
Also, to open an account with the states attor
Ecy, in each county, in which the said states at
lorney shall be charged with the amount of money
received on state bonds, state prosecutions for
fines, fortcllures pennltes or for an other sources
in behalf OF the state.
Also, to open an account with the county clerke,
in each county in which said clcrke shall he char
ged with the amount of money received for the
use Of the state for peders' licences, for Jurors
fees, or from any other source, Of for any other
purpose.
Also, 10 open an account with the military de-
partment of the state, in which said department
shall be charged with the amount Of money ex-
pended Tor Ihe support Of the militia each year.
Also, to open an account with the agent 10 SET
tie the affairs Of the Vermont State Bank, in such
manner as to exhibit the interests Of the state IN
tina, Institution.
Also, 10 open an account with the supcrcntcn-
dent of the Vermont state prison, in such man
ner as to exhibit the amount of receipts and dis
bulsements of ,lllt institution
Also, 10 coatc aud digest the report Of the
treasurer and all other reports relating TO the fnnn-
ccs Of the state exhibiting in one report the entire
sources o revenue to the state, and the various
expenditures every ycar and cause m edition Of
three hundred copies to be printed for the use of
the General Assembly, at as carly period Of the
next session a. may be.
Also, to report ut the next session Of Tho legsla-
turr, what modification Of the law Is necessary, to
secure more thorough accountability, BY every
officer or citizen being in the receipt Of money be-
longing in amy wise to the state of Vermont.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

We wish the WHY'S in his vicinity to bear in
mind that the Log Ca5ia, newspaper now the
Tribune was the icrcesl and foremost advocate of
the beautiful Bankrupt Law. That is all, only
bear it in mind
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

Resolved, Nv the Sennte and House { ReproSen-
taiiyes, That the commissioner Of the school fund
he directed TO collect the demands which are due
from the several individuals to said fund; aud If
any individual shall neglect, for the space of slx
months 10 pay one forth part Of what he may be
oweing To said fund, and one forth par, in every
six months thereafter until all shall he paid it shall
be the duty of said commissioner to eninrce the
coli, c'ion oflhe sum due by lrocess of nv ;proydcd
nothing herein contained shall he constructed TO au-
thorise the commissioner TO delay the collection %
amy demand, if thereby the security may be i'm
paired, or the final collection haMrded, or where
there is any pprsent doubt Of security.
Resolved, That the treasury Of this state be d-
rccled To pay all the debts against the state except
what is due 10 the school fund.- as soon ms consis-
tent and to borrow from the school fund whatever
may be necessary for that propose; and that M
part ofthe srhoo fund shall be re-loaned to indi.
,iduaIs while the state may be owing to individuals
OF corporations.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04
NEW POST OFFICE.

!E@A Post-oilice has been established at Bar
louisville, Formerly La Grangc,) in the north par,
Of Rockingham and Alfred Sergeant, Esq appon-
led Post Master Letters and papers for that vii
lagc, should be directed, Bartonsville Vermont.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

We should like to enquire of the wings, how
they like the first fruits of wing Administrations
the Bankrupt Law lIurrah for old Tip" 1t
is too bad to laugh about it, though. We beg par
don.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

ferences at Client nj the latter period, they began
TO think, that in case of u war with the United
States or rebellion in their North American prov
inces. it would be very convenient for them to have
direct communication through this territory, for
the march of their armies from Halifax to Quebec.
Then it was that the first nlmation of any claim
to this territory was made kuown-a claim, IN the
opinion Of your committee, as unprecedented as 1t
Is unjust, On this question il is believed the Uni
ted States are plainly in the right, and the British
Government as plainly in the wrong. Your conf
mlttec, therefore, beg leave TO recommend the a
doplion er The following resolutions.
/. Resolved, by the Senate and House Of Rep
reSentatives, That we heartily respond to the sen
tnenls contained in the resolutions from the states
of Maine and New Hampshire, above referred to.
B. Resolved, by the Senate and House of Rep
resentaliNcs, That 1t is the duty of the general gov
ernment to prosecute the settlement of the north
eastern boundary question without unnecessary
delay
j. Resolved, by the Senate and House of Rep
resentallves, That, while we deprccute a wal with
Great Britain us n great national evil, and 10 be
reSOrled to only in cases of stern necessity; and
while we recommend TO the government Of the
United States concllia,ory, yet firm and decided
course on the subject, yet, fsuch 20 rise fail, we
pledge ourselves 10 sustain the autnorlles Of the
Inlon IN maintaining Their rights, win all The re-
soarces IN our power,
4 Resolved, by The Senate and House ct KEEP
IesentallveS, That his exceency the governor be,
ana hereby Is, requested TO lransnlt copy OF The
foregoing report and resolutions to the executives
OF The states OF Maine and New Hampshire, and TO
each OF our senators and representatives in congress
Resolutions relating 10 slavery.
Whereas dometlcs slavery eAlsls in the District
OF columbia under the express authority OF Con-
stesS' "n'ch' al 'he 'lnG oil session OF The dis,
"nJr;rn;nin. And "" h" o V , , 81 ';"ay ,I"u
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

One morc-Thc celebrated JOE CALL was n
native of Woodstock! Tho largest naiirc we
have dug up, yet, decidedly.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04
Resolution relating to the Essex County Bank.

Resolution relating 10 the Essex County Bank
Resolved by the Senate and House of Represent
tatiyes, That David IIibbard Jr.. Sewall Fuam
Jr., and Daniel Cobb, be appointed a committee to
investigate the situation and concerns Of the Bank
Of Essex County, to ascertain the manner of The
transfer Of the stock of said bank 20 foreign purch-
asers, the liabilities aud responsibilities of each Of
h'er oil said bank since the incorporation thereof,
and 10 adopt and pursue such measures. By suits
or Otherwise, as said COMMITTEES may deem expe-
dent to protect the safety fund aud the public
from loss, in consequence Of the failure of said
bank to redeem its bills, and 10 correct fiauds if
any may be found 10 exist.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04
VERMONT MEDICAL COLLEGE.

The first Lecture at this Institution, will COM
mence on Thursday the 10th inst, at o'clock
Z. NJ.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

Better all go TO MIR Browns CONGO r, /, vii
be good one.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

Resolution Authorizing the appointment of a Com
millce to revise the militia laws
Resolved by the Senate and House of Represen-
tatves, That the Governor be authorized to APP
point committee of three 10 revise the militia
laws of this state, and report bill to the next ses
sion Of The General Assembly.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

A gluttcn's stomach must often resemble town
meeting wi'cut a moderator.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

Resolved by the Senate and House of Represen-
,aves, That the commissioners who may be this
year appointed to visit the University of Vermont,
be directed to give special attention 10 the objects
set forth in the memorial ofthe corporation of said
University, and report their views in relation TO
them the next legislature.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

Resolution relating to the bank of Bennington,
Resolved, by the Senate and House Of Rep
rescnlatives, That the bank commissioners be au-
lhorized and directed to make application TO the
court of chancery, TO appoint one or more persons,
to be receivers of the bank of Benningto ,agrecaby
to the provisions of section eighteen Of chapter 10
of the Revised Statues.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04
Report and resolutions on the North Eastern Boun.
dairy Question.

The select committee 10 whom were referred
certain resolutions from the state Of Maine, and a
report and resolutions from the state Of New lIamp.
shire upon the Subject of the North Eastern boun.
Diary. haye had the same under consideration, and
beg leave respectfully 10 REPORT:
That we eeen II unnecessary, at this day. with
al the information there is ON this shblect before
the people Of Vermont, to enter into history oil
the dispute between the government Of The United
States and Great Britain, concerning the north east
orn boundary. 10 the opinion Of your committee
there /. no evidence that the government of Grea,
Britain has the least shadow Ct d title to any par,
of the so called " disputed territory" Indeed, il
is believed. that fiom 1888 tie lsil--a period Of
more than thirty year5-our tile was unqueston.
81 BY NJ" Dri;i h Gor''dnmn'. During Toe ron
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04
Resolution for the appointment of committee to

Report upon the subject Of Education.
Resovedby the Senate and House of Represen-
ta,i,es, Tha, the Goyernor be requested TO appoin,
a committee Of three 10 prepare and make re-
port 10 the next session of the legislature Of such
plan or plans AS may be most sxpedieut and judi
cious to carry into practical effect the views and
suggestions contained in the report OF the commit
tee on education to the presen, legislature.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04
Resolutions Relating 10 Tariff, &C.
Resell 'ed, by the Senate and House Of Represen
ta,iyes Of the State Of Vermont, us follows,

iaiyes OF the State Of Vermont, us follows,
10 wit
l. Resolved, That labor, both mental and cor
poreal Is not only the most honorable means, but
the only true source Of wealth.
2. Resolved That it is the dnrv Of our govern
ment, at all times, to protect aud encourage the
industry of our citizens, by making and enforcing
sach tUIiIi Of protective duties as will secure our
home markets from the desperate and disastrous
Noodings of Foreign competition.
g. Resolved, That we regard the right to ENJOY
the products Of our soil and labor IA sacrcd and
valuable as the right to soil Itself; and that it is
equally the duty of our government to repel inyn-
sions and encroachmenl upon the one as the other
Resolved, That the farmer and manufacturer
are vitality Interested in such protection, and that
the prosperity oalI classes aud occupa,i1ns is MAIN
IS dependent on the success Of our agricultural aud
manufacturing interests
s. Resolved, That the tariff law now existing
are highly defective and insufficient, and, by thai
part Of The compromise act which is In take effect
10 july sex. will be rendered still defective inei-
clcnt and unjust
g. Resolved, That our senator's in congress be
inst ucted, and on. representatives. requested, to
use all honorable means ia their power 10 procure
the passage q laws which, while they shall guard
against tie numerous frauds and eyasions now
praciised upon us by Foreigners & foreign agents,
& while they shall raise revenue sufficient onIy
for the necessary expenses Of government aud shall
have n due regard 10 the particular interests of ey-
cry section Of our country, give by protective
duties, such preference 10 domestic over foreign
products in our own market, and may so disciin.
nate between those articles which we can and
ihose which we cannot produce at home, as 10 give
just ssre, aud 'alutary encouragement 10 the in
duslry Of every American citizen
T. Resolved, That his excelIency the governor
be requested to forward copy Of these resou-
tions to each Of our senators and representatives in
congress.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

lL-5sWe commend the following to our Yer
mont farmers 1t is copied from one of the sound
est Agricultural papers in the Union.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-03-04

RESOLUTION, Relative 10 tia rnivct.iry # Vermont.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09
PUBLIC HOUSE.

IA COTEIL., respectfully informs the public that
IL. he continues to keep Public House at Sa-
- Mn.c,t,,e county. Iowa, wher: the best accom-
lI,,;ao, can be had, between Bloomington and
-, Private rooms to be had at all times
VI, s.ab,, * GOOD, and at all times furnished with
81 IL, l. If november. He invites test OF these
s,',smants SEVERAL comfortable houses to rent.
Salem, Iowa, Jan % 1912 ~"
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09

served to be the husband Of such wo-
man. He made slight gesture to show
he understood her, ard SAID aloud . Elk
cuse me. my dear. Jeff the money down
stairs. I'll be back in two minutes. -
Within that time he returned, pistol in
hand. He looks at the printing, walks to
the alcove. stoops, and while the forefin-
ger of his right hand is on the trigger,
with the other hand he seizes one Of the
feet, and cries in a voice Of thunder,
Surrender, or you're dead man,
He drags by the feet into the middle Of
the room man of most i'll favored aspect
crouching low to avoid the pistol which
is held within an inch of his head. He
is searched, and sharp dagger found on
him. He confesses that the girl was his
accomplish, and had told him NJ. Auhry
would bring large sum home that night.
Nothing remains. now but to give them
over to- the authorities. Madame Aubry
asked her husband TO pardon them. blu,
the voice of duty is louder than that of
pity. When M. Aubry heard from his
wife all she had gone through. he could
only say, . Who would have thought you
so courageous! (" but in spite of her cour-
age. she was attacked that night with
violent nervous fever, and did moi get o.
yer her heroism for several days.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09
From the New York Mirror.
FE.E.RLE COURAGE.

A striking trait of courage in lady
forms the subject Of conversation at pres
ent in the French metropolis. Madame
Aubry lives in solitary chateau, no: far
from the town of -. The family con-
sisted only of M. Aubry, his wife, a.child
about year old, and one maid servant.
In the little town, every light is out by
ten O'Clock, and of course the most per-
feet solitude reigns at that hour in their
house, which lies off the road, and is COM
pletely hidden by trees. One night last
winter, Madame Aubry was sitting alone
reading. Her husband had left her in The
morning to visit friend some six or eigh,
miles off, and. as he expected to bring
home considerable sum of money, he
had taken the unusual precauton of arm>
ing himself with a pair Of pistols At "a
bout six o'clock, the lady went up TO her
room to put her child to bed. Her apart
ment was large room on the first floor,
filled up on one side by an old fashioned
chimney. and on the other by deep and
spacious alcove, near which stood her in
fant's cradle. The night was gloomy
one, cold and dark, and every now and
then dash of rain beat against the gothic
windows. The trees in the garden bows
ed TO the wind, and their branches came
sweeping against the easement in short,
it was night i'll which the solitude Of the
mansion was more complete and melan.
choly than usual. Madame Aubry sal
down on a low chair near the fire, which
by its sudden flashes. cast an uncertain
light over the vast apartment, throwing its
antique carvings and mouldings by turns
into brighter relief or deeper shade. She
had her child on her lap, and had just fin
ished preparing it for the cradle. She east,
her eyes toward the alcove, to see if the
cradle was ready to receive its little orcu-
pant, whose eyes were already closed.
Just then, the fire flashed up brightly, and
threw a strong light upon the alcove, by
which the lady distinguished pair of fee,
cased in heavy nailed shoes. peepng out
under the curtain in front of the bed. A
Thousand thoughts passed through her
mind in an instant The person hidden
there was thief, perhaps an assassin
that was clear. She had no protection, no
aid at hand. Her husband was not 10 re-
turn till eight at soonest, and it was now
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1842-09-09
G.2K.gH CEKR.7N.

She is far from the land where her young hero sleeps
And lovers are around her sishing,s
But codly she turns from their gaze and weeps,
For her heart in his grave is lying.
She sings the wild song of her dear native plains,
Every note which he loved awaking-
All! little did they think who delight in her strains,
How the heart of the minstrel is breaking.
He had Iiv'd for his love- for his country he died.
They were all that to life had entwin'd him
Nor soon shall the tears Of his country be dried,
Nor long will his love stay behind lin.
Oh make her grave where the sunbeams rest,
When they promise glorious morrow,
They ii shine DER her sleep, like smile from the
From her own loved Island of sorrow-INoo7c
The evening before Robert Emmet's death,
Miss Curran was admitted into his dungeon to
bid him an eternal farewell. He was leaning
in melancholy mood against the window Of
his prison. and the heavy clanking Of his chains
smote dismally on her heart. The interview
was bitterly affecting, and melted even the cal
lous soul Of the gaoler. AS for Emmett himself,
he wert and spoke little; but as he pressed his
beloved in silence to his heart, his countenance
betrayed his emotions. In low voice, half
choked by anguish, he besoueht her not to for
get him he reminded her of their former hap.
piness, of the long past days of their childhood,
and concluded by requesting her sometimes 10
visit the scenes here their infancy was spent,
and though the world might repeat his name
with scorn, 10 cling to his memory with .ffec-
ton. In parting she turned round, as if to gaze
once more on her widowed love. He carght
her eye as she retired; it was but for a mo-
men,; and as the door closed on him, it in.
formed he, TOO surely that they had me. for the
last time on earth, but they should meet in a
better world, where man could not seperate
them.
She loved him with the dsinteres,ed Trevor
of womah's first and only love. When every
worldly maxim arrayed itself against him
when blasted in fortune, and disgrace and dam
Ger darkened around his name, she loved him
the more ardently for his very sufferings. If,
then, his fate could awaken the sympathy even
Of his foes, what must have been the agony OF
her whose whole soul was occupied oy his i'm
age? Let those who have had the portals Of
the tomb suddenly closed between them and
the being they most loved on earth-who have