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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07
Mr.. JAcoB SrRArroS.
THE LOCO FOCO NATIONAL CONVEN-
TION.

We give much space to the proceedings of this
body, and refer our readers to them with but few
remarks. There has been a Kilkenny cat fight
Mr.. Van Buren,, Gen. Glass; Col. Johnson, Buchan-
an, Stewart, &c. &c. all have been completely US
ed up, and the Convention have taken up with the
very tail of the locofoco leaders, man never
dreamed of by the party, and who is not at all dis
tngushed above thousands of other men, either for
talents, services or character
James X. PoM has been member of Congress
and Speaker of the House, and in these stations
held medium rank. As to his principles-he is
zealousy opposed to Protection and as zealously in
favor of the immediate annexation of IeraS. OF
his popularity at home, the last election in Tennes-
see gave test: he run for Governor, took to the
ity by young Wing.
iSilas fright of N. "a strong man-was first
nominated for Vice President; but he had too much
sagacity to suffer himself to be forever buried I'M
der man infinitely his inferior in all the qualities
of statesman-and peremporily declined. Mr..
Wright is a shrewd mamie smelt defeat Geo.
NJ. Dallas of Pennsylvania was then put upon the
lie was HO'ci tiouSHI vi 10
ceved only 10 votes when his name was first offer.
ed but it was announced that he was in favor Of
annexation, and on the next ballot he was nominal
ted.
Thus ends the four days fight at Baltimore, so
far as candidates were concerned. 1t has certain
ly been very fatal to t,em and we venture the pre-
diction that locofocoism itself can never recover
from the wounds inflicted in that fight
Van Buren, was treacherously defeated by por-
ton of his pretended friends, who voted for the two
thirds rule His friends in turn defeated Cass, and
then put up Polk-to receive a tremendous defeat.
The ticket seems TO us an exceedingly weak one
to be run any where, save among the Free Trade
and Texas-bitten spectators of the South By
most of the locos at the North we fancy it has been
received with deep modification, as an earnest OF
their entire submission to the chains of the slave
ocracy, and of the utter hopelessness of success
Let us see now how they wear their chains.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07
THE ISSUE-PROTECTION AND THE u
MON Us. FREE TRADE AND ANNEXA-

TION!
We have one thing to say of the Locofoco
National Convention; it has thrown off the mask
by which the Locofoco leaders in the North have
long hoodwinked and cheated the people, and run
up the black flag of the slaveocracy, inscribed with
FREE TRADE AND ANNEXATION Do the
Locofoco leaders of Vermont swallow this dose p
then let them away with their hypocritcal preten-
sons about Protection-they must support bitter
enemy to that doctrine; away with their absurd
cant about Democracy-they are going for the ex-
tension Of slavery and the absolute supremacy of
the slaveocratc aristocracy, by the annexation of
Texas. These are the great distinctive principles
of Polk and Dallas to support these is to sup
port these principles. We say, then, let the Loco
foco leaders of Vermont toe the mark and ack-
nowledge the principles of their candidates let
them put the issue, against protection and for eternal
slavery, and see where stand the people of Vermont.
We appeal, however, to the people of Vermont,
irrespective of party leaders, to try this issue and
record their verdict,-for Clay Protection, and the
good old Union,-or for Polk, British Free Trade,
and The pepetuation Of Slavery The Locofocos have
presented this issue: they have staked their all
the destruction of the Tariff and the extension and
perpetuation of slavery they have ignobly surren-
dered the North to the slaveocracy; they have put
up Southern annexationist, with the design of
concentrating all the South, and Northern annex
ationst with the hope of carrying just enough of
Northern doughfaces to answer the purpose. Free.
men of the free States friends of Protection en-
emes of annexation is it not time for all of you,
irrespective of old party distinctions, who agree in
these great principles, to unite for their defence
We put the question to those of the rank and file
who are really for protection-will you obey your
faithless leaders and sacrifice Protection? We put
it to honest anti-slavery men-canyou consistently
throw away your votes and neutralize your opposi-
ton to slavery and annexation by separating from
the Wing ranks3 Do you not see that by voting
for Brney, instead of Clay, you will just SO far aid
Polk? But enough the crisis seems to us to de-
mand the union of all patriotic men upon HENRY
CLAY, for Protection and against annexation be-
lieving tina: on his election depends the success OF
the first and the defeat of the last Such is the
opinion of dispassionate, clear-sighted and pru-
dent man, whose opinions are entitled to great
weight. Extracts from letter to the editor:
"WAsHrNGros, May 80, 1874
DEH STA THE nominations ofPok and Dallas were reeeiv-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07

ed with goat surprise by all parties here and certainly with
great Qualification by the Wings. ticket might have been pre-
sened which would have embarrassed many Wing States
but cannot imagine that under such nomination this We
DO in danger In any that had Wing majority in l64O
and would think that New Hampshire would vince at
such dronch Texas and Ftee-Trade at one dose.
annexation be defeated delayed,
only BY The election Of Clay The triumph Of the Democratic
party which rallies II at ALL under the banner of slavery
EXTENDED and perpouaed and hostility TO domestic industry
will ensure tho annexation of Texas and the repeal Of the Tar
i'll of 1912 tho very session Of Congress- This il sim
pie issue, and how the friends Of manufactures, ag
culture, and freedom DO mistaken in determining upon which
side thew will net.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07
Bank! Bank Bank !p-Loseteee pape,s eperrteAsre.

BANK bnnk ~ BANK '-LoeJOc0 papers eucrynhero
Geo. NJ. Dallas introduced the Senate bill Of
1882 to recharter the U. S. Bank, defended it thro
thick and thin and voted for it. both before and af
ter Jacksons Veto The next ocofoco convention
of ratification will be so good as to give nine en-
thusastic cheers for Dallas and The old Bank, and
nine groans for Gen. Jacksons veto.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07

The difference. Polk, says the New Bedford Reg.
lister, has killed his man in duel-Clay never did
The Emancpator also calls Polk duelist.
N. B. Major Eastman will please publish tract
Immediately, to glorify Polk the Duelist
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07

03F7It is said that Col r. NJ Johnson will run
for Vice on Tyler's ticket, to pay for the scurvy
treatment of the locos.
A later rumor is that the Col. has been persuad-
ed not to run on Tylers ticket
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07
POLK AND THE WOOL.GROWERs.

cred at the session OF Congress OF 1898, on the
bill of the Committee of Ways and Means to re-
duce the Tariff:
"Thc woogowes consider the duty upon foreign wool
important their prosperity This opinion, apprehend, is
FOUNDED IN ERROR. Very little wool of the midding
quality such Produce is imported The kinds chiefly
imported either the South American WOOL costing
cents and under the pound the fine saxony WOOL costing
than dollar tho pound neither which do produce,
or if we do, to very limited extent.
Ny opinion is that WOOL SHOULD BE
DUTY FREE but woolgrowers think otherwise, have
returned duty of fifteen cent upon the imported artice
Congress. Debates, PoL Q, p. IVA.
Here you have it, wool-growers of Vermont
James X Polk, the Locofoco candidate, thinks that
foreign wool ought to be duty free! and supported
the bill of 1888 to cut down the duty on wool to
less than half Of The present Whig duty! This is
one of Folks beauties-we'll give you more anon
but can you stand that boys? Let us put poke
on to this fellow, such will prevent his breaking
into the White House.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07

Instructions. Alas for the sacred, immaculate
forever to be-obeyed locofoco doctrine of instruc'
tons There was a large majority of the locofocc
convention instructed to 60 for Mr. Van Buren,, and
yet they set them at defiance by kicking the pool
man overheard
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07
HURRA FOR NEW JERSEY /!

The Wings of New Jersey have held Mass
Convention, fifteen thousand sirong and unanimous
ly and heartily ratified the nomination of Clay and
Frelinghuysen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07

Why not7 The Madisonian is calling upon Polk
to decline in favor of John Tyler, and warns hin
that if he don't, Clay will run them both out Of
sight Certainly rght-why not?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07
MIR. VAN buren,.

Evan, Van, is n used up man."
Never had man greater occasion than Mr.. Van
Buren, for exclaiming-" Save, oh save me from
my friends~ We never believed he possessed any
political integrity, as applied to principles he
has been on all sides Of almost every prominent
measure with which he has had to do; yet he has
certainly been a devoted man to his party Fol
that he has sacrificed principle for that, he has ev
err pursued cunning, cautious, double faced course
of conduct so as to concilate as far as possible al
sides, of which his last letter, which has been con-
struod as being both for and against the annexation
of Texas, is striking example. For such mar
to be attered up to the expectation of support-tc
be induced to do dirty work for tho party, such as
his Indiana letter, his insulting abuse of the Amer.
cau people in his Pennsylvania letter, and his Tex
as lettcr-and then to be unceremoneousy kicked
overheard, through the treachery of pretended
friends, must be terrible blow. 1t was ungener-
Gus, as the mode taken to defeat him in defiance
of majority of his party, was shameful-yet such
fate is but just punishment to timo-serving, am
bilious, and unprincpled statesman. In our last
we put a brief speech of Shakspere's Wolscy into
Mr.. Van Buren's mouth and we cannot now do
better than to make him utter an eXhortation from
the same source, to every seeker of place and pow
er:
" charge thee, fling away ambition
by that sin fell the angels, how mnu then,
The image of his Maker, hope 10 win by II
Love thyself st cherish those hearts that hate thcc
Corruption wins than honesty.
Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace,
To silence cnvious tongues BE just and fear not
Let all the ends thou aims't be thy countrys
Thy Gods, and truths then if thou allst Comwol
Thou fa'st blessed martyr"
" Had hut serv'd my God with half the zeal
serv'd my party, He would not in mino age
Have left me naked my enemies.'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07

fairly beaten (swearing.) In 1910 he was beaten
by frauds the most damnable."
A member from Tenn" How many votes did
Ohio give Mr.. Van Buren, in lS40f"
MIR. Medary-"How many did Tennessee"
Roars OF laughter prolonged, and cheers.
Mr.. Barley, of Ohio, after great struggle, got
hearing, and went on to discuss point of order.
member-"There must be order, or we shall
be eternally disgraced."
| The Presidential have been rapping with all
my might continually to preserve order, but what
can do if | am not aided"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10.
McNulty's appeal from the decision of the chair,
taken last night, was supported by Mr.. Barley, of
| Ohio, and others, but was finally Withdrawn.
| 1t was then agreed to proceed to another ballot
| for candidate Cor President.
| Before proceeding to carry out the resolution,
Mr. Tibbatts Of Ky. rose in behalf of the delega-
ton from his State, to speak with reference to pre-
vous action in the Convention and as to its future
course. lie called attention to the great and I'M
paraleled unanimity with which the great Wing
party had nominated its candidate for the Presi.
dency. That individual was distinguished citi-
zen of Kentucky, and far be it from him to say any
thing when abroad respecting one of that popula-
ton who was the pride and the boast of u large
proportion of its people. He now recollected moth
ing whatever Of Kentucky but its smiling villages,
its green fields, and its sunny hills; and he could
certainly utter nothing in derogation of a states
man and a man who so largely entered into the
distinguished consideration OF his fellow citizens.
After thus abiding to Mr.. Clay, he proceeded to
comment on the attachment Of Kentucky to anoth-
err of its distinguished citizens, whose name had
been introduced to this Convention as its candidate
for nomination to the Presidency. The delegation
from that State had brought forward the name of
! Hon. Richard NJ. johnson, and not without the
hope that it might have been received with like
unanimity of sentiment and feeling as that express
sed by our political opponents towards an eminent
citizen of the same State.
He withdrew the name of Mr.. Johnson, and, as
will be perceived, the vote of Kentucky given,
on the ensuing ballot for Mr.. Cass
Messrs. Brewster and Hickman of Pa also made
explanations they adhered to Van Buren, so long
as New York did, but loved Buchanan.
| Tho unfn ,uns thnn taknn Q fnlln,vs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-07
ISLANDERS REFUTED.

II will be seen that Ex.Coector Briggs has
been promptly and most emphatically put hors du
combat in every point upon which he relied to in
jure the Wing party through Senator Phelps
Poor man,-he deserts his party without good rea-
sons, at the very time when his desertion is least to
be regretted and finds that to the loss ofrospect of
former friends, he must suffer direct inpeach-
ment of his veracity.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-03-09
An OssiIied Man.

A writer III the Christian Advocate, under the
head Of .Trans- Atlantic Recollecticns,' speaking
Of the Museum of Dublin, remarks; 'what calls
and rivets the attention Of every VISITOR whe.nef
scientific or otherwise is the celebrated skeleton
Of an ossified man, 1t is said to be the only IN
stance of entire o.sifcation ever known. II IS
the skeleton Of a Young mar named Clark, VINO
was Of large frame, and Of strong healthy con-
.titution. Falling asleep in the open air, during
Al which time, ii was supposed, essifcation COM
Denced, and continued to progress for many years
by slow degrees; until finally he was bone, ex-
cept the skin, eyes, and entrals. Fer length
Of time before DEATH his Joints grew together, 80
that he could not movei and thus d'd death 70
slow degrees, until at length his sight departed,
hi. tongue became stiff and useless, his teeth grew
together into one solid mass Of bone, 80 that fo
p,olonr hi. miserable existence, an aperture had
been broken through which to pour nutrlmenf-
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-03-09
BURLINGTON, IOWA: SATURDAY, MARCH ., lsA4.
DIR. J. A. ROUSSEAU,

AVlNG located himself in The city al
L L Burlington, respectfully offers his pro-
iessional scrvicesi in the practice of Medicine
in all its branches.
He further begs leave to stale hath viii
pay particular attention 10 all ,ac diseases
and pec0liasi,ies inciaen, TO women and
chidren.s s sssf g4s
DIR. Il. Aancrs himself ,ha, his exrericno
and opportunities for acquiting information
in the pracsiec of his profession, viii enable
him to render Satisfaction 10 The afflicted,
who may be tho subjects Of his a,,.n,ions.
References win be given TO any person
who may desire them a. bis residence, in
The sca,h end OF Mr.. b. Ricc's house. wcs,
side of Main street, where he may always be
foumt nuless absent On professional business
Darlington, June Ri. lSiS-,f
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-03-09
TT Is INFALLIBLE.

|HAuBY'S Compound Lotion for the
NJ cure OF Tc,,er, Ringworm. Itch and all
cutaneons affections has been found by nnm.
erous Il ials 10 be an infallible cure for the
al owe mentioned Diseases Of the Skin. A
few applications are known 10 have cured
that distressing disease called the ''lilinois
Mangc.n No danger need be apprehended
from lis use rs il contains neither vegetable
or mineral poison, in consequence OF which
il is far superior 10 the remedies now IN
use; they containing large quantities OF
mineral roisons which have a tendency RAJ
,her 10 injnre then give relief; also care must
be takenIo avoid wet and cold which isnoi
he case with this Lotion. ,.sss-...
The price of the Lotion is Moderate and
no family should be withou, it, Numerous
reie rences Of ITS beneficial effects can be OBJ
tanned by applying 10 the proprietor at his
| Drug Store on Main Street. ms
(Siign The Good Samsritdn.) aaa
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-03-09

net IL readily asecrtained with nm instrument on
board, con,riscd for that purpose. BY an ohscrva-
ton which il requires but an instant to make,
and BY inspection without calculation. Rv self
acting locks, the guns can be fired accurately At
the necessary elevation, no matter what the mo.
ton of the shin may be. II 10 confidently belirv-
ed, that this small ship be able TO battle with
any vessel, however large. il she is not invsncihle
against any foe. The improvements In the srts
OF war, adopted on board the Princeton, may DO
productive Of more important results than any
thing that has occurred since the invention Of
gunpowaer, The numerical force OF other ma
vies. 80 long hoastcd, may be set At nanyht. The
ocean NAV again become neutral gronad, and the
rights Of the smallest As well as the greatest IA,
tons, may once more be respected.
Al, ofwhieh, fer the honor and defence ofcvery
inch Of our territory, is nest respectfully submit.
ted TO the henorahle Secretary Of the Navy. for
the information OF the President and Congress Of
| the United States,
nv your essaien, anu faithful, servant.
/ D r, r. SrocKToS,
@ Cap,aia U. s. Navy
| To Hon. DAVID HSSsuAw,
| SsUs.srs o. tas Nary.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-03-09
NEW STOVE.
Rosworth's Patent Heat Retainer,

On the ir Tight Principle.
ISHE Subscriber having Inc OK ,lusive rich,
i TO manufacture and dispose of said
stoves i'm the Territory OF Iowa, or dispose
of said right 10 o,hers--having derived his
right direct from the patcntee--,wculd in
form the public that he has one of said
stoves now in use a, Fle,cher's Hotel, where
i, can be seen al any lime by persons de-
sirous OF examining il. As this stove is con
siderca Far superior ,s any other in~hse, l
am determined To commence the n.anaiac-
ture of them in Burlington the ensuing sea-
son. aud send them 10 all parts of the Ter.
ri,ery, that the community may MOI only
sec bu, feel the benefits derived from Ire
use OF .hcm.
No, more than che third the quantity Q
fuel is required TO obtain the same qaan'iy
of heat as from common stove or ERE place
and being much neater aruce perfectly
adapted 10 the parlor, sitting -reom, sleeping
room, or otfice, ana is highly recommended
for the sick -coom--,ha heat being pur.
and pleasant. Said stoves are made cishel
with or without an oven, sud of any size o.
finish, to suit purchasers. Cost, from 5 10 Il
$50. tie IS 8
The above stove was paienscd by Me. Bes
worth, of Marietta, Ohio, in April, 1912
and has gained decided preference over al
Others in RECOMMENDATION from many of H..
most respectable citizens Of New York City,
and the State OF Ohio, where The stove ha'
only as yet been used: but the hes, recon-
menGaiion is the actual use ofthem.
b. j. p. WIGHTMAN.
Burlington l. T. Feb. 18Th 1913 II
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-03-09
The Rainbow.

ny cAMfnELt. u.s.
y Triumphal arch thae6lls thesky ga
Waen storms prepare To part,
! ask not proud philosophy
To teach me what thou art
Still seem as to my childhood's sight,
4 midway station given
For happy spirits TO alight
Ectwixl the earth and heaven
Can all that optics teach unfold
Thy form 10 please sne so,
As whea dreamt Of GEMS aud gold
Hid in thy radiant bow
When science from creations face
Entertainments veil withiraws,
Whs, lovely visions yield thor place
10 cold material laws!
Ana Yet, fair bow, no failing dreams,
Bat words OF the Most High,
Have told why fest thy robe OF seams
Was woven il the sky. .s....t
When Ger the green nndelugea earth
Heavens covenant thou diist shine,
How came the worlds grey fathers forth
To watch thy sacred signs
And when its yellow tastre smiled
Ger mountains yet untrod.
Each mother held asoft her child,
To bless the bow Of God.
Nett inks, thy jubilee to keep,
Tie tiyst-made anthem rang
On earth delivered from the deep,
And the first poet sang.
Nor ever shall the MUSES. eye
Unraptured greet thy beam:
Theme OF pnmcval prophecy,
Be still the poets theme! Al
The earth to thee her Incense yields,
The lark thy welcome sings,
When gitteriag 10 the freshea'd fields
The snowy mushroom springs.
How glorious is thy girdle cast
Ger mountain, tower and town,
Or mirror'd in the ocean vast,
A thousand fathoms down!
As fresh in Won horizon dark,
As young thy beauties seem,
A when the eagle from the ark
First spcyted in Thy beam.
For. sacred to its sacred page, 70
Heaven still rebuilds thy span, a
Nor lets thy type grow pale with age
That first spoke peace to man.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-03-09

lslGN OF .ssTHE GOOD sAMARlTAN.")
GsURY, wishes te inform the public
~ that he has removed his Drug Store d.
ectly opposite his Old Stand and A. w. Car
penter.s JeweIry establishments, where he has
lust received and will keep consi antly on
hand, fresh and good supply Of Drugs and
Medicines, Olls Paints, Dye Stufs, Window
Glass and all articles in the Drug line, which
Re will ss!:ste Physicians and others very
cheap. 81. SIZE.
,Remembe,st* Sign of,he Good Samaritan
iune "a
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-03-09

The following is an abstract from resrrn
made to Congress, in regard to the Military Acad-
eny:
Number OF students admitted since the as
3 Establishment Of Tao Academy. .....s ,442
Number graduated. 49,. -. .. -<s,t
q resigned after 5 years service $50. .ol
&c declined receiving command. 10
:. resigned after serving more than 80
H9t ye,rS -. ..s'' s.'' go
" disbanded. dropped, or diimissed -. 50
8 killed in seryice....a.... 49,. $50 - I
t" died in service -. ~
in service - .....''ss'olx
or which list. there are 4 Colonels, 8 Lieuten-
ant Coloneis; ai3 Majors, 70 Captains, IL lst
Lieutenants. 5 Paymasters, and one Military
Storekeeper. ,.ts'r .., -.
Total expenses for materials. go. soli ,sos
Paw, subsistence, SC. .............3,29l.o Sl
gsg as8aYs as WI G8 w "a. O02. 900
sTas rSeM# sesH ia t0 A HEa, 80 e