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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23

Congress come Into power they will honestly re
deem the plighted faith of the nation they will do
what Jefferson suggested in 1906; they will be
JUST to the states of the Union, and distribute
the proceeds of the public lands. Then, Mr. Polk
as you suggest, VERMONT will have a PECUN-
larry INTEREST in this matter; and we pro-
pose. TO show hoO much interest she will probably
have, and ho,o much you would rob her of This
we shall do by the following table, which gives the
actual nett proceeds of the public lands, from the
time Mr.. Clay's land bill would have gone into eff
feet, down to the last report, and the amount (fac
tons excludedO which Vermont woui1 hnve roccied
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23
THE LOCOFOCO DECEIvERS CONVICT
ED BY J. X. POLK
POLK ON PROTECTION AND DISTRIBU.
T[ON.

We have but few words 10 say in introducing
the following important document from the pen of
James X. Polk. 1t establishes, beyond the posi-.
bility of doubt or cavll-because he explicitly af-
firms both positions these facts:
LIST. THAT He is OPPOSED TO DISTRI-
BUTTON; and
I'd. That he is opposed to it, BECAUSE DIS
TRIBUTION "IS AN AUXILIARY TO THE
PROTECTIVE POLICY"
Now here in Vermont, Mr.. Dillingham; and the
locooco editors, who pretend to be in favor of pro-
toction and who falsely argue that Polk is also for
protection, admit that he and they are opposed to
distribution. In the light of Folks address it is
demonstrated that their admission of their oppos-
ton to distribution convlcts them Of hypocrisy in
protesting to be for Protection; for he says:
SIN every view of the measure (distribution,) it
is an auxiliary to the Protective policy"
And again
"None can be so blind as not to see that the
measure to distribute the proceeds of the sales of
the public lands among the States, is but the pion-
Ger step TO the revival of the Protective Tariff
And still again. in the outset he declares, that if
the proceeds of the lands are given to the States,
at follows that an equal amount must be raised
by an INCREASE OF THE TARIFF, or by
tax in some other form !"
and in few lines following declares
"That the ultimate effect if not the main object
Of the measure, will be to afford plausible pretext
for an INCREASED PROTECTIVE TARIFF"
Freemen of Vermont, remember, then, that Dis
triJution and Protection must go together ]. K.
Polk proves it.
Remember, that if the land fund is stolen from
the States and put into tho federal treasury, it will
lessen The amount Of Protection; ]. X. Polk is
witness to this truth.
Remember, that when the locofoco electioneer-
ers in Vermont oppose distribution they prove The
hypocrisy Of their professions IN favor Of protection.
They cannot be for protection, when at the same
time they are defeating protection by opposing dis
trbuton. This truth is demonstrated by ]. X.
Polk.
To place this matter beyond dispute, we give
you the language Of Mr. Polk himself
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23

MASSACHUSETTS, WEBSTER.
The Wings Of the old Bay State are wide awake
and bent on a sweeping victory. On the 9th, they
mad Mass Convention at Springfield, TWENTY
THOUSAND strong, which was addressed by
Daniel Webster Senator Choate, J. c.. Winthrop
and Francis Granger. Annexation and the Tariff
were Mr. WIS topics. The object ofthe first he as
serted TO be the extension and perpetuation of
Slavery, and for that he would forever oppose it I:
81 say 10 slavery, under the Constitution, thus far
and no farther" "The object of the party which
has nominated Mr. Polk is the extension of slave
ry, by the creation of new states in which slavery
shall be fundamental institution. This is what
Mr. Polk is selected to effect and tclai he and his
party ,cW secure If success shall be his" This is
the warning of man fresh from the Cabinet--of
one who knows what powers can bebrought to car
ry this scheme. He then goes on to urge the OPP
ponents of slavery--the Liberty party men--not to
strengthen slavery by weakening the only power
which can prevent annexation; and he warns them
that If annexation thus takes place, they will be
answerable for it to their conscences and their
country. On the Tariff, Mr.. Webster said but lit
tie, but that was to the point. He has known Mr..
Polk tor years, and of him he says:
s. trust that, however our our interests may be
dlsregarded by our opponents, no particular atfront
will be offered to our understandings. And it is an
aiiront for any body to pretend that Mr.. Polk the
candidate OF the other party is not deadly hostile
W inc IToteCllOn OIL AIcrlcun Industry IN any lOftn
All who know him. know this. If were called on
to select from the ranks of the party one man, more
opposed than another to Protection in all its shapes,
he would be at once my choice. And those who
nominated him, knew his opinions on this topic as
well as know them, and it was because he stood
directly on their ground, to Tariff as well as
the annexation question: that he chosen and
is supported as their candidate All the talk about
incidental and fair Protection is nothing, and they
know it. The people, too should know it, and are,
believe, fast learning the lesson
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LoCoFoCoIsM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Let the people study the speeches Of Mr. Woodbury.
the subject for they discuss the various points fully fairly and
ntegen, to the principle and practical application OF the
Taiif policy Deeply consumed Of Its pencious effects upon
labor particularly the interests OF the farmers desire
full examination. NE do not believe the seOus and deoere
reasoning Of he 7a6es gain any Joothd in The minds If
our PeoPie."-.N. III. Patriot.
The following paragraph is from the New Homp
shire Gazette, printed in Portsmouth. 1t was con-
tanned in call for democratic Republican
meeting, open to all Democrats" and signed by
mouth. Among the principles expected opredom-
mate at this meeting was,
FREE TRADE, the brOadest principles consistent nth
ersnas tar nth Determinations s1cPtO rorenue aud that
pene graduated rate commemorate sp he actual
Ns"ts " an economical administration"
"hat eonsummate hypocrites are these\locofo-
cos, VINO preach Free Trade on the New Hamp-
shire side Of Connecticut River and Protection on
the Vermont side Is it safe to trust such marty
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23

My Dear Srn reply TO your letter of the 9th inst owe it
to truth rrtue and the claims II society," without reference
to the political sre of the day, say have been intimate
and confidential intercourse with the him. Cdp in pub
lie and private life, for than twenty years. and the
charges enumerated in letter. against the private character
Of Mr.. Clay utterly and baseig tase. MI Clay, known
the whole nation oilers claim Christian pcv in Tie
pance Of churches hut in view OF the ordinary accredited
principles of GOOD moral character charge be
against him. without violating the obligations truth sound
justice. To each nterog tive charge, therefore,
letter. and reaching the shape of question: return
for answer thut regard and s OF them shameful an
just, because not true, in whole pant.
Very respectfully, your OFT servant,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23

Very respectfully, yoLr OH servant,
II. B. BASCoM.


J. u.
Ahtr this full explicit, aud unequiyoca testimony of
the most distinguished divnos of county,
reader will feel that there be any farther necessity pursu
ing the reckless sanderers of MIR. Clay.
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Poyh against the uy.ooY-Gyousr.

hc wool growers consider the duty upon foreign wool
portant their prosperity. This opinion Iapprefad founded
IN error VERY little wool OF the mddlins quality, such
produce, is imported.
The kinds chiefly imported either the South A
meican WOOL costing cents and under the pound the fine
Suxony wool costing than dollar the pound NEITHER
OF WHICH WE PRODUCE, OF if we do TO very limited
ltent.'
My own opinion is that WOOL SHOULD BE DUTY FREE,
but wool think otherwise, have retained duty
fifteen per upon the imported aceJ. n Pok, Cong.
Deb. Bol. 9, p. INA.
Jan. H. ls27 Mir Malary of Vermont reported bill for the
better protection OF and wooens, made elaborate
speech in its support Mr. CambreGng Of Iocofocol i'm.
mediaely and ayowed FREE.TRADE DOCTRINES and
commenced upon the BILL Mr. Polk voted AGAINST tht
bill ,hroushonCong Db vol 3, pages 9S5 $780, 1927, 1923,
1887, 1908, 1889
Jan. 81 1893 Mr. Malary of VI reported the famous Tariff
bill of 1928 giving increased protection WOOL woocns and
other branches of domestic industry Mr. Polk with the
enemies Of the bill and voted AGAINST iSdmc, vel part
., pages 2343, 2472.
April 49, 1880, Mr. Mulnry reported bill to prevent frauds
in the importation Of foreign products and enforce the Tariff Of
1898 Mr. Polk voted AGAINST the BILL Same, vol G. par. 9,
pages 979, 9S7.
Dec IA, 1880, Mr. Blrnger introduced resolution TO RE-
DU CE the duty WOOL woolens, &C., and on
the question of consideration, Mr. Polk voted in the AFFlR-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23

The arbled statements Of prices noio and one,
two, or three years ago, which are to be found in
the locoioco newspapers, only deceive the public.
The touchstone is to try the prices under protcc-
ton with the prices when we had none; or to in
quire whether foreigners would sell us cheaper when
they can monopolize our market, than when wo
compel them to pay so high duties as to enable our
own producers to compete with them. They cheaper
their articles when we tax them-and thus pay the
duties themselves.
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Mr.. JAcoB SrRATToS.


"THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COURSE or
THE POLITICAL PARTY WITH WHICH HE (Mr. Milton
BROWN ACTS AND MYSELF L., WHILST THEY ARE THE
ADVOCATES OF DESTRUCTION AND A PRO7ECTiVE
T,4RfFF-MEASuRES WHICH CONSIDER RUINOUS
TO THE INTERESTS OF THE COUNTRY, AND ESPE.
CIAILY THE INTERESTS OF the PLANTING STATES
Il HAVE STEADILY AND AT ALI. TIMES OPPOSED
- 4
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A NEW YORK LoCoFoCo

Tho opinions of Gov. Polk do require 10 Ia chog.d
meet contingencies Whether the Tariff brios na
900 or $50 ooOO 900 annually, HE Is OPPOSED no H.
W. " Piebdn.
VIII the Patriot g. Co impeach the Plebion?
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THE WING TARIFF AND THE FARMERS.

The WING TARIFF AND THE FARMERS.
The locofocos are groanlng over the pretended
sufferings of the farmers under the Whig Tariff,
aledging that it gives protection TO the farmers
Now behold the falsehood of this charge. The
first column in the following table shows the duty
on prominent agricultural articles reduced to the
ad valorem rate according to the price in our prin-
cipal markets in January last-it is from Mr.. IIud-
sons report to the last Congress. The second col
umn gives the duty proposed by McKay's locofoco
Tariff. Behold the difference.
Whir Tariff of 1912. Locofoco Tariff
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23
NEWARK, July 9th, 1914.
IF 7tqn.glrGnia University,


Reu. and Deer S-You will pardon the liberty lake
in writing to you, when state, that my Object ascertain
from you testimony the private character Of
Hon. Henry Clay do this the solicitation of many consc
enuus upright who appear have been led regard Mr.
g. as any thing but an honest and upright ctizeua Sabbath
gamblerpoiane swearer, would respectfully
ask if these things be 1t my wish draw from YOU
letter for publication, and public will of ,u
answer object being ascertain how far
ton which constantly repeated by the democratic
the North, warranted by truth.
Your answer to the iuterrogatorcs will much oblge
Yours, respectfully
j. G. GOBLE, CORES. Sec'y CLAW Club
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23
From he .ve,cark Daily Adrertiser.

II in thu last degree humatng believe
that Gre can exist amy where, in country that has
near halt century adorned and blessed with his services,
necessity for recognizing the vile caumncs Of man ne
Henry CLAY, which continually dcfe the columns Of de-
generate press But there those, it would SEEM whu reflect
50 little as not TO feel that such base abuse been
50 usted honoed and admired by long SUCCESSION tho first
and best ia the Republic who has becne rus by
his unequned services in the most conspicuous stations
woor near forty the observed of all
be the mere SLAYER of personal or party malice.
To satisfy such gentlemen Of this city, friend Dr. j.
g. Goble, being the Corresponding Secretary of Clay Cldb
thought proper write TO the Rev. Dr. Basc0m of Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, who resides Mr. Clay and who
tho distinguished President of the Trlnsy University at
Lexingon, KY The letter written with any view to
publication, but Dr. BIS omp reply Direct full
istacory, that Dr. Goblc constrained nv advice of
number of his political .nd, to ask permits might
be given the public This, it will be seen by the correspn
dence which we have the pleasure suo, has readily
gianted:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23
POLK WOULD ROB VERMONT OF
100000 A YEAR F!

ain another view, the proposed distribution is a
Tariff measure. If it prevail, Massachusetts,, YER
MONT, and other states, containing within their
borders no portion of the public lands, will be i'm
mediately vested with local PECUNIARY IN
TEREST IN THEM."-Poik'S address 10 The peo-
pie of Tennessee, March 25, 1871.
Aye. Mr.. Polk-when Mr.. Clay snd a Wing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23

objected that It closed the door to all acconmoda-
ton, and himself sketched draught which would
admit of an amicabe adjustment; and for this rur-
pose the moment he learned that the PARTIES had
gone out to fight, he with Messrs. Mercer, Kew and
King attempted 10 arrest the fight, but were too
late Mr. Clay did not know the time or place of
the duel, otherwise he would have prevented it-as
he says, "Ionly regretted my ignorance of IL be-
cause, il Ihdd kno0n Il, Icotdd hare advised ,chere
The police might hare been directed 10 arrest the par
lies and prevent The duel" It is said, however, that
Mr. Clay adpirsd that Cilley should put in writing
what he had verbally answered." and that This was
the fatal step The truth is that Mr.. Clay gave no
such diuice-he did agree that it would be desra-
BILE to prevent future misunderstanding and misrep-
rescntotion but this was when Mr.. Graves had no
doubt that Mr.. Cilley would readily do it, 1t was
reasonable and honorable for Mr. Cillcy to put his
language in writing so as to protect Mr.. Graves
from the charge Of cowardlce, which otherwise the
villains of the Globe and other locofoco newspa-
pers would make against him--and Mr.. Clay and
Mr. Graves both supposed he would do it at once
and thus end the matter houorably. WHY did he
not Ah!-here ,ods Tie .ti,tat step: the locofoco
DULLES by whom he was surrounded would not per-
NIT him they took him out 10 shoot at mark.
praised his shots, and assured him that he would
certainly kill Graves, rid the party of an able op-
ponenl, and cover himself with glory they boosted
that Graves would be brought back corpse and
even locofoco Senator from Maine, wrote IN Tie
morning Of The due', to Cilley's friends, assuring
them that he would be the victor. AND THESE
LOCOFOCOS WERETHE MURDERERS OF
ClLLEY. The chlrge against Mr.. Clay was an
after thought trumped up by Wise, whose very
hands were red with Cilley's blood, and supported
by the blood-thirsty ocoiocos who had gloated in
anticipation upon the dead body of Graves Look
at that Maine Senator-it is evident from his letter
he knew all about II; why did he not prevent it, as
Mr. Clay says he would have done if he had had
the opportunity? There was JAMES X. POLK
in the Speakers chair-and why, we ask, could he
not have had his eye upon these members,-aye, and
spies II need be,-to apprise himself of the danger,
and preserve the House over which he presided from
disgrace? We think it was emphaticay his duty
to do so But enough on this point.
In reference to the assaults upon Mr. Claws NOR
al character we give the following important tes-
mony:
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Nh'S'"S"j ~ CIV p u 80 CIV
This shows that the Protection gipen 10 .4gricul-
tire By The Whig Tariff is DOUBLE The amount
proposed by the Locotoco Tariff!
So much for that falsehood. But, shout they, the
farmers are tdred for their SALT implements of hus-
bandry, manufactures, &c. Let us see, by the pr-
ces in Boston market:
Prices in lsi3. Prices in is4l.
Salt, 90 cts. So cts.
shirtings 41.2to5a4 53,4toes,4
Sheetngs, 6 Ia to 8 71.4to9l.4
Molasses, 90 25
Prices Of agricultural implements al Pittsburgh, Pa,
whe'e they are manufactured
Cast steel axes, doz $l4 to I6 1850 to II
Grass scythes, 1850 to ii ~ TO 1850
Sickles, to $50 5 to $50
Spades, shoYel4, hay
forks and hoes, same same
So much for these falsehoods. N. B. The du-
ties the above articles are curious dres upon The
consumers when the consumers actually buy them
cheaper than before
We observe an objection to the theory that un-
der protection the manufactured article is afforded
cheaper while the raw material and bread stulfs
will bring higher price; and the objection is that
it is inconsistent and absurd. We answer, that
facts prove the truth of the theory-and the absurd
ity lies in arguing against facts. How is it? Win
protection, there is great competition between our
own manufacturers and this competition reduces
their prices. At the same time this veiy COMPETE
ton stimulates the manufacturer to produce as
much as he can, and this creates greater demand
for the raw material and subsistence, which will
invariably increase the price Of these, unless pre-
vented by an excess Of production. Sometimes
the latter happens; indeed now, the excessive pro-
duction of wheat and beef and pork in the great
West, more than keeps pace with the increased de-
mand in the manufacturing states, so that the price
ofese articles is unlmproved. But wool, though the
production is increased, has not kept pace with the
demand, so that the price has been increased. Now
demolish the protective system: manufactures will
stop; the competition, which keeps the price of
manufactured articles moderate will cease and for
egners will eXtort their own prices the demand
for the raw material and subsistence, occasioned
by the necessities of our own manufacturers, will
also cease, and their prices be reduced--so we
shall be left, ,pith MGR E.4SED prices. for manu-
factured articles, and DECREASED prices for the
raU material and subsistence. This theory is sup
ported by facts, and is therefore true.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-23

NIIN1s
have every where maintain had steadily dur
ed that in adjusting Tariff forod | was a roprei
revenue, DISCRlMINATIONC Congress been OPP
OUGHT TO BE MADE FOR PROTECTIVE PC
PROTECTION that tho Tar In the present cont
ff of 1872 has operated MOST ernor had avowed
BENEFICIALI.Y, and that ISl'rlON to the Tar
am UTTERLY OPPOSED TO last Wing Congre
IT'S REPEAL - c ay's letter tOhighly PROTECT
Mr.. Cope, June 10, 1874, character und not de
Without intending to express authors us a reven
my opinion upon every item Off had avowed in my
this last Tariff would say that chos that the int
I think the provisions in the country, and espec
main are WIS T. aud PROPER. producing and expo
If there he any excuses or de- lREQUIRED IT'S
fects in it, (of which have not the restoration of II
the means here of Judging, of the compromise
THEY OUGHT TO BE COR > h. POlk's addrs
RECTED.-C iay's later TO .M.ple Of Tennessee, dd
Rroason Sent ~ lgi9. IISl3
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-12-05

Tue SLAVE TRADg AsD THg UsITsD
STATEs.-Wc find in the LONDON Globe lie
following extract from a despatch addressed
to orr Minister, Mr. Everett, by lord.'Aber.
eeen, undef 'he dale of November 90. 1913.
"IL repol, on the stale ofthe Slave Trade
in Brazil, recently received irumher Males
TVS commissioners and Cons ul at Rio de
Janerio, MS stated that American shipping
It's employment IL Transporting ioihe coasts
Of Africa merchandise, equipments, and 9TH
er articles necessary for Slave Trade opsr.
atoms.
III is further reported, iha, il is a custom
with the Slave dealers, in purchasing Amer
lean vessels, 10 attach IN the purchase a Sc
cIet condition, to The following effect, namely,
that portion Of The purchase money shall
remain unpaid until The vessel shall have one
OF TWO trips to the coasts Of Africa, with ca
goes OF merchandise for she purchaser, undei
her ostensible American Character aler
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feeling. of Tho momcni pas'cs awat. IL will
he difficult 10 arouse u = scrund time
know cor ser arc thought Nv nsnr, On.
stable >. wsler. but ] hope after cruwd,ns
the whls festivals md msrilesiing ~ much
enthusiasm, lev vii be inund 80 hollow.
hearted a. TO refose small sum To aid SO
rood--I had almost 80 holy cause We
leave tive manner Of raising the money. entire.
J., to your judgment. Tor. perhaps II the sub.
tcripiion i. ,oo limited. VIC should no, be able
10 raise a suniricni sum.
With great respect.
Lucy BARBOUR.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-12-05
From the Albany Evening Journal.
ENCLISHNEN REJOICE IN THE
ELECTION OF POLK.

The success Of the British Free Trade
candidate fnr President will he hailed with
far greater lny aud enthusiasm in England
than in America The Montreal Gazette, a
high Tory paper claims the resul, as a de.
cision 'of the Democracy in favor OF the adj
mission of Brush Manufactures without ref
erence to the Protection Of the domestic pro-
ducer"--Can Americans fathless ihreach-
erops Americans, who have sacrificed the
rights, ter sis and honor Of the Republic,
read ithout bushinc, such articles as this I
Ffcn, the Montreal Gazette
So 'Nr ~ we can Judge rom The American
roper,, at Mich the majority hat we see,
oeing l,om the New England States. are in
favor of Mr. Clay, the Presidential election
is going decidedly in favor of Mr. Polk. This
is very important event. 1t decides the
opinion Of The Democracy Of heUniled States
in favor Of the relaxation Of their commercial
system, and the admission Of Foreign, that is
Of British manufactures. wi,hou, reference 10
the protection OF The domestic producer In
its results it cannot fail TO have a most i'm
porlan, influence on the relations between
Canada and the Mother Country.