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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28
NUDGE BRIGGS.

The last Freeman contained another letter from
Judge Briggs, in which there arc two points. The
first is, that Senator Phelps told all, who inquired
of him as to the fact, that Mr.. Briggs an abo-
litionist and the second is, that ourselves have
been, "assassin-like," subjecting him to maryrdom.
To the first point we have only to say, that it a
mounts to nothing. Mr.. Phelps has most emphat
icay declared that he did not oppose Mr.. Briggs
on the ground of his anti-slavery sentiments Judge
Briggs said that he did Here is the issue, and it
rests with Mr.. Briggs to sustain his published ac-
cusation by proof or publicly to retract it PROOF
is the article most needed, but we have not seen
particle of it yet. To the second point remark,
that Mr.. Briggs is evidently mistaken: if he is the
late Mr.. Briggs-really defunct-he was his own
executioner-a suicide: we have but pointed to his
political grave, and consoled his old friends with
the assurance that he could not have gone at bet
ter time. The only specification against us u.s. that
we published Senator Phelps letter under the head
of ISLANDERS refuted" without having published
Mr. Briggs charges against Mr.. Phelps. We did
so, simply because Senator Phelps distinctly stated
the charges of VIM. P. Briggs and showed them
70 be most emphatically ISLANDERS" Whether these
ISLANDERS were Hallgndilt, anu NlluPeTdt'e, anu
"assassin like" let those judge who have read the
letter of Mr.. Phelps-a letter which Mr.. Briggs
organ has not published yet, and we venture to say
never will publish. The complaint of unfairness
comes with i'll grace so long as he does not sus
tain his monstrous charges, and his organ wthholds
from its readers the triumphant refutaion from the
pen of Mr.. Phelps.
Judge Briggs intmates that we have a motive
for our course which we dare not avow. 1t is no
so. Our only motives have been TO defend the
Wing party from unjust impltations, and to rende
his strange conduct harmless. We have hitherto
treated him with far greater forbearance than hi
deserves. This we doubt hot every man will ac
cord, who knows his career for the last eight years
and for in this point his own conscience, if it b.
not altogether scared, will be strong witness.
The judge facetiously admonshes us that mo
lasses will catch more flies than vinegar. If HI
will pardon us in q facetious reply, say that a
general rule his is certainly excellent, but w
must plead very high authority for not attempting
to catch him at all: dead fly causeth the ontmen
TO stink.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28
JAMES K. POLK AGAINST VERMONT.

Jam T. 1892 vote taken to lay on the table o. o. TO M
resolution to distribute proceeds of tho public lands among
he States in lust proportions the of internal I'M
movement and education Mr.. Polk voted IN the armdp-
Cong. Deb vol. part 9, page laIs
July s. 1892 the vote taken posponng H. defeatns
MIR Cluys Land Bill, and Mr. Polk voted in the gGrmaUe-
Same, part 3, page $685.
We quote the fact of Mr. Folks opposition to
Mr. Clay's Land Bill from the record: there is
therefore no such thing as disputing it Let us
now see what the effect of Mr. Clay's bill would
have been upon Vermont.
This bill provided for distribution of the proceeds
of the public lands among the States for the term
of five years, commencing with 1888 and including
1897 to be applied by the legislatures of the states
for education, internal improvements, SO. We
propose to show how much money Vermont would
have received under this bill and to do this we
will state the rule of distribution, and give the a
mount of proceeds each year. The rule of disri-
button gave Vermont S59995 93 for every $4,000,
600 proceeds of lands.-[IMr. Clays Report to The
Senate May2, 1884, page 81 This is but $4,O7
short of ono Dteh of the total proceeds. The nett
proceeds for each year we give from the Report Of
the Commissioner of the Land Office, made TO the
Senate on the I'd of March 1913, page 10, and an
mex one Ehieth as the share of Vermont:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28
MIssoURI-THE BALL IN MOTION.

On the 3D. inst the Wings of Missouri held a
mass State Convention, composed of thousands up
on thousands of enthusiastic and whole-souled
Wings, who 60 the whole Wing creed heartily
The declaration of principles, adopted by the Ma
tonal Convention, Ito be found under the names OF
our candidates in this paper,) was adopted unani-
mously. Indeed, on the great doctrine of PRO-
lection, the Wings of Missouri are as sound
and Jealous as any at the North; there were no
less than ten banners in the procession, inscribed
with notices significant of the zeal of Missouri
Wings for Protection. Says the Republican, "nev-
er has such congregation of the people been seen
In 81. Louis !" the people were there-thc right
spirit was aroused. We set down Missouri as
holding out fair prospect for noble Wing vcto'
ry. She has once voted for Mr. Clay, and it really
looks as though she is to do it again
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28
THE GREAT MEMPHIS CONVENTION

The large assembage of the Wings of Tennes-
see, Mississippi and Arkansas Five Thousand
strong renamed two days in session. Robertson
Topp, Esq eminent and devoted Tennessee
Whg presided, It was addressed by Gustavus A.
Henry, and VIM Il. Haskell, Wing Electors of
Tennessee, Gen. A. B Bradford and Maj. |. N.
Davis, Wing Electors of Mississippi, Maj. Fowler,
of Arkansas J. s. Yerger, Esq of Vicksburg, Miss,
Geo. A. Wilson, of Marshall Co. do and several
others. Resolutions were drafted by an able Com
uttee and adopted by the meeting, enthuslastica-
" responding 10 the nomination of Clay and Ere
linghuysen, and pedging them most energetic
support, with the following declaration of princ-
pies: -
" ReSolued, That this Convention do proudly re-
affirm aud proclaim the following distinctive OBJ
iects and leading principles, which the Wbig par
ty desire to obtain aud which they solemuly be-
leve will restore the country TO its former purity
and prosperity:
Isl. 4 sound National Currency, regulated by
the will and authority Of the Nation.
3D. An adequate Revenue with fair Protection
| to American Industry.
Sd Just restraints on the Executive Power, en-
hracing a farther restriction upon the exercise OF
the Veto.
4th. faithful administration Of the Public Do
main, with an equitable distribution OF the sales OF
| it among all the States.
9Th. An honest and economical administration
of the General Government, leaving public officers
perfect freedom of thought and of the right Of sui
| rage; but " it'll suitable restraints against improp
er interference in elections.
9th. An amendment Of the Constitution, limit
ing the incumbent of the Presidential Office to a
single Term"
We publish these resolutions to shame (if shame
to them be possible) the Williams who hereabout de-
lberately assert that Mr. Clay is advocated at the
South MS hostile to Protection, or at least that the
Wings there dlsclaim Protection as one of the is
sues before the Country. Even Mr.. Clays repeat
ed declarations that he has never abandoned the
Protective policy and heartily approves of the pres
ent Wing Tariff, does not save him from the base
falsehood that he pretends to be Free Trade mar
at the South. Look at these resolutions, libeers
and blush if your foreheads be not of brass
So of the Annexation question. We do moi
doubt that many Wings at the South West, from
interest, relationship, &C. desire the Annexation Of
Texas. This is very natural. But thUse who as
sert that the Wings such go in for Annexation
belle the truth Here greet gathering of the
Wings from all the States most interest d IN Tex
as, in the very heat of the excitement yet not {
syllable is breathed on the subject in the resolu
tions-not word said of it in the condensed re
port of the speeches given in the Memphis En-
qurer. On the banners of the several delegations
was emblazoned AMERICAN INDUSTRY, but NJ
Texas Let the Country heed these tacts.-1ri
blne
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sl,lsl,9IS 81
Deduct for excess over Wis share, 24I
we have the sum OF

And we have the sum of Sl,l6l,707 81
which Vermont would have received by Mr. Clay's
bill had it not been UetOed by President Jackson
1t amounts to about four times the cost of our state
government, and would have enabled the State at
once to put her common schools, and all her insti-
tutions for public instruction. into the highest state
of excellence it would have enabled our legsla-
ture to extend liberal encouragement to agriculture,
to internal Improvements, and to our militia; and
all this without imposing single additional burden
upon the people-nay, it could all be done, and yet
lessen the annual taxes which we are required to
pay The wise expenditure of that sum, tavera-
ging over S236,000 year) would have carried bles-
sings to every dwelling within our borders and il
was ours by right ours by the blood our fathers
shed on the battle fields of the revolution ours by
the constitution, ours by TIE land bill Of Henry
Clay and by the voice of a majority of both Ilous
es of Congress. How, then, were cheated o.
our rights? 1t was by the tyranncal Veio Poper
for which the mis- called democrats of this day stanC
forth as the exclusive champions Who dared tt
record his name as a robber of our rights? Itwat
James r. Polk of Tennessee-the man who hat
more than once begged for his orn state the very
boon he refused to us. To support him is to be re
creant to Vermontis to sacrifice her cearest RICH
and best interests.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28
CONGRESS.

Congress adjourned on Monday 18th inst. During
the closing days the House was the scene of grea'
disorder, and we can hardly tell what bills weft
saved in the general wreck. One of great inter
est, we notice, found Il safe delivery it was the
Widows Pension Bill.
Rejections The Senate rejected Mr.. Wolwortf
of New York, and Mr.. King of Pa, who had beer
nominated as Judges of the Supreme Court-ant
Mr.. Green of N. J. as Secretary of tho Treasury.
ConGrmdtions Geo. NJ. Bib of Ky, Sccretar!
of the Treasury; Caleb Cushing Of Moss diplo
matte agent to China N. P. Tallmadge Of N. Y
Governor of Wisconsin.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28
.t,nerntion and 1arnt,cn. These two measures

! Enumeration and IaratiCn These two measures
will go hand in hand for acquiring Texas, we not
only assume her debts, but her war with Mexico,
which will inevitably produce resort to taxes as
the commerce of our country will be ruined We
are now in the receipt of revenue which, in
twelve months more, must free the country from
debt, and leave a considerable surplus; and these
fair prospects we are asked to rellnqnish and to
place an additional burden on our backs, that the
Texans may breathe free from dread OF Mexico
We must be careful or we shall "pay dear for the
WHISTLE There is more danger than pleasure in
the tyler thunder" We are already bent nearly
double by our State debts, and shall we bre k
backs by piling on Texas bonds? We trust that
we shall have more discret9m- Clipper.
An apt Illustration we take from the Savan-
nah Republican, the following apt and admirable
illustration OF the sinuosites ofLocofocoism This
crooked channel" is not confined to the locality of
Charleston and Savannah q.
Between this city and Charleston, by the inland
passage, there is channel crooked that for four
times successfully, each in the space of Il single
square mile, the pilot is compelled to steer his
sci to evry point Of he compass. If our readers
should desire tangible illustration OF the slnuos-
ties of Locofocoism, they need only take short
trip up to our neighboring city, during which
the Undertook policy will be most strkingy illus
tnted.
Mr.. Polk and Slavery. The Folks are among the
largest Shareholders in the South Lucius, the
brother Of james H., married a lady who owned
2CC0 of these chattels James X. is also the own
err of a great number whom he hires out through
the state bargaining with the employers for SO
much year, generally from 500 to 5 SIS without
board, clothing and payment of the doctors BILL
The first is positve-the others depend on the
pleasure OF the employ Piitsburg finer.
The Locoiocos are laborng hard to make sonnet
thing out OF Mr.. Polk. About all that be said
of him was once said of servant girl, by her mis-.
tress This is to certify that Sukey Davis lived
with me won yer and leven months CO okin, bakin,
and is yuceful kind OF bod - she is kinder onest,
and never new her to be in llker and she has no
slceet arts. Koch. Democrat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

o. For perfect refutation of the free trade
and locofoco doctrine, that protection is tax upon
the consumers of protected articles, see a para
graph in this paper Hooks and Eyes" While
England monopolized the business, we paid sl,5C
per thousand and her labor and capital reaped the
profit. This article is protected, and now new
business has grown up giving employment to ou'
capital and labor, with good wages and handsome
profit, and yet get better article for 20 cents
thousand. This is one instance, but there are null
titudes like it. The truth is, we get our manufac-
turcd articles at less price than we could if Eng
land supplied us, while we sell the raw material to
our own manufacturers at greater price than we
could get from foreigners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28
ORANGE COUNTY.

The Wings of Orange County turned out nobly
to the convention on the Goth the Congregation
al meeting house in Chelsea was filled. Hon.
Simeon Short presided, and after the nomination Of
JUSTIN S. MORRILL,,
ABEL UNDERWOOD, and
CARLOS CARPENTER,
for Senators. series of sound Wing resolutions
was reported by Mr.. Dinsmore, and after discus
sion adopted. The Wings of Orange County are
getting the right spirit. Go on-give full Wing
vote, and we will risk the result
More anon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

Tit for T'at-Thc Green Mountain Freeman has
once confessed that Mr.. Clay. ms repented of his
ducls and voted for the law of Congress to. punish
duelling as crime; still it insists that Henry Clay
is q dueliSt We retort this ]. G. Birney was a
slave-holder--he did indeed repent of it, and his
repentance produced good fruit, just like Mr.. Clay
on dueling but, according to the logic OF the Free
man, J. G. Birnev is a Shareholder.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

A Sign.-When Mr. Benton denounced disuniOn
the other day in strong language, the locofocos at
Washington set up the cry that he is traitor to
his party
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

.Ns,o Collector. Passengers in the cars from
Washington, report that Elk Governor Van Ness Of
Vermont, Ex-Minister to Spain, is appointed Col.
lector of this Port, We believe this is the last
movement that has ever been thought of--.N y
| Express.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

.New Hampshire. The Wings are in the field
Gen. Anthony Colby is their candidate for Govern
or. full ticket for electors and Members OF Con-
gress has been dominated
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

The Rail hoad I he N. IL. Legislature has re-
fused to grant the right of way at this session; and
the question therefore goes over to the November
session for another trial.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

appointment By The Governor Hon. Daniel kel.
logg, Charles Davis and George b. Shaw, Esqulres,
visitors of the University of Vermont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

S. Laurence County, NJ Y-On the 18th inst. q
Wing convention was holden, and THREE THOU.
SAND people were present This is Sas Wright's
county.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

The Louisville journal appears to entertain very
much the same notion with regard to the ocofoco
nomination expressed by ourselves few days
since, and which Col Young carried out literally in
the Convention. The Journal says
1t is said that large number OF the Undertook
er's friends at Baltimore avowed their motto to be
"Van Buren, or nobody" They ought to be toler-
ably well satisfied, as they have nearly got one
branch of the alternative. If Polk isn't nobody
he is the next thing to 1t
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

These are the avowed principles of the ocofoco
party and what do they amount to q? Why, they
declare that they will mol do this thing and that
but after sitting out all the negatives and nothings
of which this declaration is composed, there is alb
solutely nothing which they promise to do but to
restore the Sub Treasury, annex Texas, and occu-
ny Oregon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28
THOMAS II. BENTON.

We cannot repress the admiration we feel for
the recent bearing Of Colonel Benton. The Caro-
lima Disunonists have undermined and beaten him
with their new Texas conspiracy-they have worst
ed him in the Presidential contest and probably cut
him off from the successon-they have obtained
the lead of the party which they have only belong
ed to some six or seven years, while he has been
lis jax in the Senate since lo27-they have prob
ably destroyed, nut they cannot conquer nor cover
him. He looks them sterny in the eye as ever,
and is prepared to do battle with them at any no.
tce no matter at what Odds His rejonder to Nc
Duflie on Saturday night is represented by those
who heard it as most whitening. lie laid bare the
secret springs of private speculation and political
treachery which had given lite to the cry Of immc
date annexation; he showed that the men VINO TO-
mented this plot were mpelled by the most sordid
motives, and bent on gratifying their ambition even
at the cost of destroying the Union. lie told them
on closing that they need not eXut too confidently
in their i'll gotten victory, for he should meet them
at Phillippi-that lie should oppose their intrgues
with voice and pen and if need be with sword in
hand, and die defending the Unlon
A murmur of applause ran through the galleries
which could not be restrained. General Clinch of
Ga. who happened 10 be in the Senate, could not
resist The impulse to 90 up 10 the dauntless Sena
tor and grasping his hand, tell him that he should
stand proudly by his side in defence Of the Union.
MIR. Benton turned to JOHN Quincy ADAMS,
who had taken seat behind him to listen to this
debate, and taking his hand said, "Mr. Adams,
you are passing off the stage, and am passing A.
way also but while we live we will stand by the
Union"
rhe Ma sASia@tds- to this sentiment
There is a good deal of buster at Washington
and at st. Louis, about turning Mr.. Benton out of
the party; but the Disunionlss will consult the
better part of valor. They would cut an interest
ing figure in the Senate, after reading out of the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-06-28

"A man ouerboard-The locolocos have read r.
D. Davis (Member of Congress from New York;
out of the party.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-05-11
From the National Intclligcnccr
FOR PRESIDENT OF TIE UNITED
STATES,
HENRY CLAY.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT OF TIE UNITED
STATES,
THEODORE FhELlNGHUYSEN.

These are the honored names which, as the
reader wi II learn from the account in the follow
ing columns, the WING NATIONAL CnNyENTIoN
has presented to its constituents, the WIGS or
THE UNITED STATES, as their candidates for the
two hishes; Offices in the glt of the People.
With regard TO the first OF these distinguished
citizens, llENEy CLAY, of kentucky, it is need
less for us to say word, either of his merits and
services, or of our estimation ofthem. These
are too well known TO our readers TO leave us
either necessity or excuse for dwelling upon
them. Most sincerely do we rejoice that at
length he is about to be- placed in station in
which his county will enjoy tie full advantage Of
his wisdom, his patriotism, his unsulliel honor,
and his great abilities
With regard 10 The gentleman selected as the
Wing candidate for the ice Presidency, Theo-
dore Frenghuysen, OF New Jersey, besides being
a Wing O! the urdcr--ohe who stood side by side
IN the Senate with Mr. Clay for many years IN
resistance TO the Gcspotic and dangerous misrule
oi the jackson dynasty; he isa citizen ofchdractcr
50 pure and unjm pcachabIe that malgnity itself
wouIc not dare to utter syllable TO his prcJu-
dice.
With these brief remarks we submit the noml-
nations to our readers, not doubling of their re-
cevug the unanimous and cordial support, not
only OF all Wings, but of all independent, UNI
pledged politicians Throughout the Union.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-05-11

Convention is actuated by the conviction
that all The great principles of the Whiy
principles inseparable from the
public, honor aud prosperiiy-wll be
maintained and advanced by the election
| Of these Candidates.
RSo'rcd, That these principles may be summed
as comprizng--l well regulated National Cur
| renry--a Iartlto Revenue 10 dqfray the Beces.
Sary EXpcnces Of the Government, and discsilni-
hnlIng with special reference to the protection of
| the Domestic Labour of the Coun.r y-the distri-
button otthe proceeds from the sales of the pub
lie lands-a single term for the Presdsncv-a
reform o! Executive usurpations-and generally
Such AN administration Of the affairs Of the Coun-
Try as shall nnpart to every branch ofthe public
service the greatest practicable efficiency coll
troled by well regulated and wise economy.
hf'oir", That the name of Henry CLAY needs
no Euvgy-thc history Of the Country since his
first appearance in public lie, is his lilstory-lts
brightest pages of prosperity and success are
Identified with the principles which he has up
hcId, as It's darker and more disastrous pages are
with every material departure IL rpublc policy
from those principles
Hayoircd, That in THEopoKt FRELINGuuYsEN
we present Il man pledged alike by his Revolu-
tionary ancestry and his own public comse To
every measure calculated to sustain the honor
and interest Of the country
or lhrr Who With m', | ,h ,' Go i'S
Trenton and of Noun outh poTIed life in the con-
test for Liberty-and afterwards as Senator of
,p SI'''r" ,1'nes ",'e" w.. ISngtoh IN es
Jnre TrenrhIys5n NV his c"r r.' ns A,tarmo,,
General of the State Of New jersey for twelve
yea'"' and subsequently, as Senator of the U. S.
nor several years was always strenuous, on the
As private man. his beaJ his hand nnJ his h"ar,
have been given without stint to the cause Of
Morals, Education, Philanthropy and Religion.
GoIelnor NEIcAIfE OF ny. then spoke
Tor lL.\ tl CLAY and kentucky and
me hI@S OF the Union, IN speech full
OF hUlh"uF a"d g""d sense. The contrast
draw" between h'm and MIR. Van Buren,
maze n'e ",'"'n r'll9' WINE the bonds OF
Union Wh'rh should keep The States to-
gelnrF were p'ctNrtd l"rlh IN manner
when '"HEhcd all hearts. These States
s , Mr. Me'ca,I@, Will lock arms for
Henry Gay and Henry Clay has an arm
ana h"art mat can reach all CT them.
MI hf'hhIHN "I Georgia, who had
been called out many tunes, rciIc andy
rose because un"!lIing 10 detaIn those
around Inn. MI H. sal" he could cor
daily thank his Creator for lhe work
"h1'l Il, n'o oeIh '''Is uay DONE can say
S' H. 'ir' d. nave l'''u long enough
""cil | nave seen all assembly 5" enllghl-
ened, SO determined and so patriotic as
',i''. III" heaf' SWe.'sd W.T." gratitude /"
lI!e ulNer Vi Coca 10Y IAc scene around
MN:
hlr. b. spoke teeimgIy OF the Union and
OF lne nominations MADE, ana he trusted
mat Tue approving voice OF tins Conven-