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HOW THE POLK TICKET GOES

1t is truly amusing to watch the attemp,.
of the loco press throughout the state to i'm
press the belief that the Polk ticket is receiy-
ed in Vermont with unqualified appreciation,
and evena hearty admiration. But the efforts
of the file leaders and dull sargeants of the
party TO get up shout for Polk and Dallas
will be utterly unavailing. They may hura
and hurra, but they will obtain no response
from the people, to whom it is like the tolling
of death knell in the ears of the doomed -
They regard it as death to all their hopes of
returning prosperity. They give its true in
depreciation. Dorm nth protection. Do,sn
,oih American Industry. Up with STARE L.
Dor, and Stare po1rer, diSlsnion and nullffcc-
ton. This unhOly conspiracy to sacrifc.
every thing to add to the power for profit Of
slave breeders, and the holders of Texas
bonds and land scrips will be spurned BY Tie
enlightened freemen of Vermont with unmit.
igated adherence. The party yoke in this
state has already been snapped assunder.-
Even the leaders bow to the nomination with
but poor grace, and an i'll disguised reluc-
lance. But the people who do not cling to
party by compulsion will regard it as an in.
suit to their understandings, as its success,
would be death to all their hopes of future
prosperity.
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FoR VERMONT, LAKE CHAMPLAIN AND
CANADA.-The train of the Fitchburg
Railroad made last week its first entrance
into Concord.
The repose of that quiet, venerable
town, which seems TO have slumbered
since it was disturbed in the days of the
revolution by the British fife and drum,
was suddenly broken by the shrill note
of the engine and a hundred passengers
alighting from train of freight cars la
den iwith materials for the line. The
route from Boston 10 Concord is most
picturesque and pleasing, passing Som
meruiIIe. Cambridge, the rich farms of
West Cambridge, the beautiful town of
Waltham, the valley of Charles River
and Stoney Brook. by the clear waters of
Walden Pond to Love Lane, where
spacious and convenient depot receives
the cars. The regular trains will now
commence running to Concord, and the
track is rapidly progressing towards Yer
mont and Canada.
The public sentiment, now actively en-
listed in favor of a continuation of the line,
must soon cary this fourishing Railroad
to the fertile valleys of Vermont, the ore
beds of the lake. and the capital of Cana
da.-Erening Transcript.
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huysen, and VIXEN Iacksonvetoed the b;,lvo..,
to pass it over the veto aad in defiance n l.
President, which tile other Jackson sun,,-.
srs of the bill declined to do.
These men thus show themselves b,s.,
hypocriticaf IN relation to the Bank hobr.y
They well know that the wings are not 81,
ed TO Bank, and are ouly desrcus sf III,
system of policy vhic will best secu,.s
uniform currency. But no matter. Tb.v
are ready to seize upon anything which = ?
be likely to produce a clanor and avert ii
public attention from the Tariff and Ta,,
question. So vastly nom entous to the Fl
ture destiny ofthe country, and every man !,
it, are these subjects that the popular s,a,
ton must be kept from a full view of the rpct.
lessness and ruin of the course of locofoco;.,
in relation to them or they are defeated IF
the people could fully appreciate the dee,
stake they have in protection and annexation
which is all over anti-tarifr pro-sIayery and
southern despotism, none but the witcbes
hunters after spoils would vote for the loco
ticket.
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REVENUE g. THE PATRIOT.

That most enlightened and discrimina-
ting editor of the VT Patriot, conclude,
that in the following expression of Mr..
Clay, revenue tariff is defined in the
clearest terms that language is capable Of
"No more reuenue should be levied than Is
neeessd ry to an economical administrator
Of the government Who on earth ever
commended to the contrary! Who wants
to raise more revenue than is necessarytO
defray the expenses of Government. But
the grand difference between him and the
Van Buren, school is that in imposing the
duties MIR. Clay would have regard to the
protection of domestic industry, and Van
Buren, and Wright, revenue only, no mat,
ter what became of farmers mechanics and
manufacturers. This is also the doctrine
of Marston, and declared in the Patriot.
few weeks since.
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MR.. FOOT'S SPEECH.

1t will be seen by the following extract
from the Washington correspondence of
the New York Express of Wednesday
last, that the Hon. Solomon Foot. NJ. C.
from Rutland, has made his DEBUT in the
House, in an excellent Speech. 1t seems
that the Debate had turned upon the politi.
cal topics of the day, and the reference to
Mr.. Foot's speech is as follows:
Mr.. Foot of Vermont. disturbed the
equanimity Of the Locofoco members a
great deal by one of the most spirited
pictures Of democratic principles" that
was ever drawn for the public eye.
The speech, though respectful, was
painfully pungent TO those who were ar
raigned. Mr.. Duncan's SANDER were
called calumnies, and when Mr. d. rose
to demand an explanation, Mr.. Foot re-
piled that the facts ofthe gentleman were
incorrect,th they were abusive,&c &c.
MIR. Foot again pictured, in strong color,
the "Democracy" of the cabols of Tam
many Hall, the democracy" of the
Butt. Enders" of the Park, the "democra.
cy" of opposing American industry. and
seeking to legislate for the interests of
other countries.--the democracy" OFF,
travagance, after crying out retrencb>
ment and reform against the Administra-
ton of Mr.. Adams, which had expended
but l3 millions of dollars per annum. Mr..
Foot closed by setting forth the inconsis.
iencies ofthe party that had arraigned
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CHESTER COUNTY PA.) CONvEN.
TION.

GREAT oUTPoURING5 OF THE PEOPLE.
Thursday last was day never to be forgot
ten in the political annals Of Chester county,
as having witnessed such an outpouring Of its
Wing strength as 10 induce the most cheering
hopes TO its friends, and carry dismay to the
bosom of opponents. From early dawn un-
I'll high noon horsemen, wagons, and all kinds
OF vehicles were seen vending their way to
West Chester; and, long before the hour APP
pointed, the old and honored borough was
crowded to an unprecedented extent. As
delegation after delegation swept in with ban
ners flying, music pealing, and all their insig-
MIA and party emblems displayed, it seemed
as if they would never cease!
Arriving at the ground prepared which
was beautiful grove contiguous to the Dor
ough, we fonnd the LARGEST AssEMBLAGE
we ever remember TO have seen collected on
similar occasion. There were upwards of
two thousand ladies there, all comfortably
seated, for they had come in the pride of vir-
tuous indignation to repel emphancally the
ISLANDERS heaped upon them by fellow nam
ed Hickman, who came very near being kick
cd short lime since for using insulting Ian
guage in reference TO the attendance of the
ladies of Chester at political gatherings
There were over 10000 men on the ground,
and such an enthusiastic gathering we never
say. The ladies, God bless them! lent
their cheering influence to the scene, and babe
Col speed to the holy cause in which the
Wings are engaged. And such cause, so
sanctfied by our wives, daughters, and sisters,
Caunot but succeed.
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ANNEXATION AT THE SOUTH.

The unanimity of the South in favor ofIm
mediate Annexation is continually harped
upou-and the Loco-FocO clamor on this
subject has been SO loud that we do not know
but some of our friends have been induced to
put faith in it. Nothing, however, can be
farther from the truth. The Columbus, Ga.
Enquirer, of May 90, contains long and
able article, written in the spirit of genuine
Southern Whig and denouncing the scheme
as one entirely injurious to the South and to
Southern interests. The Enquirer also con-
tains Letter from Maj. Jas. A. Merriwether,
of Merriwethei County, on this question,
from which we extract the following pointed
paragraphs:
The recent movement in regard to the Tex
an Treaty has truly destroyed every prospect
and blasted every hope (ot the Loco-Focos.)
They must even quarrel on, while we, undis-
turbed by faction, with no personal abolition
inliew, looking ALONE to our country's good
will gather new energies and numbers as we
advance.
It's now settled that Messrs. Calhoun and
TYLER will not permit Mr.. Van Buren, to be
elected. If they can defeat his nomination,
they will bring out third candidate. The
Texas treaty has been gotten up for the ex-
press purpose of defeating Mr.. Van Buren,.
il is true, that it is a desperate alternative. 1t
involves the fate of the nation in its treaty
stipulations-it may involve us in war, and
will, if ratified, involve US in national disgrace
and dshonor; but they care nothing for all
these things, if Tyler and Calhoun can defeat
their opponent. Yet it is family quarrel,
and the Wings should SO regard it. We can
take no part in it. Our position is clearly
| marked out. Our treaties with Spain and
Mexico have guaranteed Texas to them SO
long as Mexico shall refuse the acknowledge
ment Of her independence-we cannot do
otherwise than observe our treaty stipulation
in good faith. If foreign nation should at
tempt her conquest, (of which there is no
danger,) we will prevent it at the hazard OF
war; This is our honorable and lofty position
one which elevated patriotism and COM
mon industry dictate. Then let our oppo-
nents quarrel on; we will not be led off from
our purposes, by their overweening ambition
and united we shall gloriously triumph over
them.
Let every Wing, then, be at his post. Lei
no delusive hope or confidence Of success re-
lax our energies. Let every man do his duty
and Loco Focoism will be buried forever
None of their devices should be allowed &c
allure US from our duty for a moment. Lei
them be well watched, for they can bear il
well. They have deceived the country SC
much, and so long, that they no,o wish tc
change the issue from their past and present
conduct to the acquisition Of Ieras. But
heed them not. Let every Wing scorn this
paltry bride for his principles, land determined
TO conquer, let his watchword be Onward, u
and we shall signally triumph.
Your ob't serv't,
JAS. A. MERRIWE Their.
Thus speak the Wings of Georgia.
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Correspondence of the Expressly
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, June I6.

l sent you the proceedings of the two
Houses Of Congress up to the adjournment
this morning,-in the Senate at2 o'clock, and
in the House Representatives at 3 o'clock.
Both Houses will meet TO -morrow-the Sen
ale at half past 9, and the House at 10. The
The President left the Capitol with his Cab
met at 3 o'clock this morning, the former
having signed about fifty bills. The Appropri-
alton Bills remain TO be signed.
The proceedings in the House will give you
the record of most disgraceful session
The dangerous, destructive and disorganizing
character of Locofocoism was never more con-
spicuously displayed.
In the Senate every thing went on prosper
ously and tremendously, with the display Of
less acrimony, perhaps, between the Execu-
tive and the Senate, than upon any previous
occasion. With two or three exceptions, all
the appointments received were acted upon,
and the great majority of them favorably.
E. Ii
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From ti4 Nat5nal Inteaigsnser o yesterday,
TIE LAST DAY BUT ONE.

Saturday was the last day but one OF
Tho present Session Of Congress. Both
Houses took recess from half-past two TO
fuar O'Clock, and from the latter hoar
continued in session, the Senate until
three oclnck, and the House of Repre-
.enlatives till near four o'clock yesterday
morning. We condense. in the following
brief paragraphs, some of the most I'M
poriant incidents in the day-and-nIgnts
sitting in both Houses.
In the SENATE, vast amount OF Leg
Islative business was transacted, besides
that growing out of the conferences be-
tween the committees of the two Houses
On their disagreeing votes upon amend
ments TO the Appropriation Bill, which,
IL is believed. were at last all reconclied I;
IN the effecling of which reconciliation,
or rather in the successful maintenance
Of the dignity and rights of the Senate IN
regard to the amendment OF appropriation
bills, Mr.. EVANS Chairman of the SEN
ate Committee on Finance,) distinguished
himself, as he has often done before DOW
in both Houses, by devotion 10 his public
duty, and the firmness and power Of PEE
suation which, aside from his general
ability, gave him so just an influence III
the body 10 which he belongs. 1t was as
late as two o'clock yesterday morning,
however, before the House finally yielded
lis opposition to the Senate's amend
ments.
Among the great number (someihine
like one hundred) of House bills passed
by the Senate was the bill concerning
nesne process in the District of Columbia
taboIishing Imprisonment for debt. (which
news will rejoice the hearts Of the friends
Of humanity here and elsewhere.
The House of Representatives was II
Il storm of confusion and uproar the whole
night. without effectng any thing what
ever after the hour of nine o'clock IN tht
evening, the whole time being spent II
effectual struggles between the frIerd
and opponents Of the Cumberland Roac
appropriation bill and the District Banl
bill 10 obtain a direct vote upon either o
those measures. During this contest TIT
yeas and nays We're called more thai
twenty times on questions raised to de
feat those bills, until the House. fairl
tired out, a IA quorum being present It
the Iast,) adjourned at nearly four o'clock
The mass of Senate bills lying on tn
Speakers table were of course all cut of
and are finally lost, unless possibly th,
House may this morning make some OK
reptions 10 their general fate.
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"a sound National Currency, regulated by
the tciH and authority Of the nation:
An adequate rerenue, ,cih a fair protection 10
american industry:
Just restraints on the erecutipe poi0er, en-
bracing further restriction on he exercise Of
The Veto:
A faithful administration Of the public do
main, ,0ith an equitable distribution Of the pro-
ceeds Of the sales oft among all the STATES:
An honest and equal administration Of the
General Government, leaning public officers
perfect freedom Of thought, and Of The right Of
suffrage, but lcith suitable restraints against
improper Interference in elections.
an amendmentof the Constitution, limiting
the incumbent ofthe Presidential office to SIN
gle Term'-HENRY CLAY.
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KEEPING THE TRACK.

Never was party so completely stumped
as has been the locofocracy of Middlebury by
the nomination of the Polk ticket. When
the news arrived here it was amusing to see
their wry faces, and harken to their deep ton
ed denunciatiou of dissatisfaction. They
knew of the candidates little but their names.
But they soon discovered the influence which
controlled the political machinery at the Bal
timore Convention. The nomination was the
result Of Southern dictation to defeat their be-
loved Martin Van Buren,. They saw that
the nullfers and slavers of the South had
made up the issue, and resolved to rule or
ruin. They were protectionists, anti-Bank
and anti-annexationists, so far as outward
demonstrations were concerned. But here
was candidate for the Presidency who had
boosted in a recent gubernatorial canvass,
that during his whole life he had been oppos-
ed to the principle of protection to domestic
industry. Besides he was full blooded i'm
mediate annexationist. neither of which meas
ures could be easily made to 90 down with
the party in Vermont. Dallas had gone the
whole figure for the United States Bank mon
ster even in the very teeth of the veto tyrant
Jackson. What then could be done by the
next meeting Of the democratic association
but TO denounce the proceedings of the Bal
timore Convention and the ticket they had
presented. Ii was done. But how unfortu-
nate thus precipitately to take a step for a
principle which must so soon be Withdrawn
for the sake of party. At the last Club the
President arose and made a most humble
apology for the sin of passing the denunciat
ry resolution of the previous meeting. He
said that little was known of the dispositions
Of the party, and he presumed no such reso-
luton could now be passed. The leaders,
and among others Messrs Tucker and Lins-
ley gave in their adhesion to the ticket at
first regarded with scorn and Indignation by
the party, and atho' little reluctant, agreed
that to swallow the ticket, Texas, anti Tariff,
anti Bank and all, was not such a terrible af-
mony of the party must be preserved. No
matter at what expense to the well being of
the union. No matter for Bank or anti Bank
Tariff or antiTariff, annexation or anti-an-
nexation, slavery or anti-slavery. union or
notification, that Modern Attilla, Henry Clay,
the scourge of all their hopes of office and
emolument must be resisted to the death.
But, ye champions of locofocoism you are
doomed unless you follow the great example
ofone ofyour number, instantly to rahfy your
sinking craft. Northern locofocos will never
rally under the black flag of annexation
Clay, union and protection to American la
Dor is the issue upon which you will be con-
demned before the tribunal of the people.
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EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS.
REJECTED.

James Green, of N. j., as Secretary of the
Treasury.
A. B. Meade, Appraiser Of NY.
Mr.. Christian as Judge in the place of the
Secretary of the Navy.
Mr.. Collier, do do do.
Luther Hamilton, Ex- Custom House of.
ficer nominated as Chaplain and rejected.
CONFIRMED.
N. P. Tallmadge, ofN. Y. as Governor OF
Wisconsin, confirmed unanimously.
Isaac Tallmadge, Secretary Of ditto, (son Of
Hon. N. P. IT,
Mr.. Davis Postmaster at Troy.
Thomas Barrett, Collector Of New Orleans,
Ia merchant and Democrat, very moder-
ate and fair MANY
v. Livingston, of New York, as Appraiser
of N. Y.
Geo. NJ. Bib, as Secretary of the Treas
ury, unanimously.
Mr.. Halliburton of Judge Of Va, in place
of Judge Mason, Sec'y of Navy.
Jeremiah Towle, Naval Officer 10 to 9 af-
ter debate.
Amos Palmer, Appraiser, N. Y.
LAID ON THE TABLE.
Chancellor Walworth, of N. York, as
Judge of the Supreme Court. Mr.. King, of
Il
Mr.. Gushing and Fletcher Webster not vet
acted upon.
NINE O'CLocK.-The Senate postponed
Executive business for one hour, and proceed
ed to public business. During this hour the
calendar was nearly cleared Of private bills
passed by the House, and thus an immense
deal of good was done to scores of suffering
claimants.
HALF-PAsT 9 o'cLocK.-James Green hav-
ing been rejected as Secretary of the Treas
ury Message was read from the President
Twho was in the Capitol during the evening,
nominating George M. Bib of KY, presid-
ing Judge as Secretary of the Treasury. 1t
is doubtful whether he accepts. Mr.. Bib is
the man who recently wrote Texas letter.
Here is his reward.
closed until two o'clock. An immense amount
of legislative business was despatched, inclu-
about all the House bills, which had passed,
and thus the calendar was cleraed.
The Appropriation bills were all passed.
But three appointments remained undis-
posed of at the adjournment. The session
through the night was quiet, business like and
profit able, and tue Senate has won immortal
honor for its nobleness and ability.
Scene IN THE SENATE.
The only threatened disturbance of peace
during the day was, between Messrs. Benton
and McDufie during the morning, and this
was one of the most dramatic and imposing
scenes ever displayed in any legislative as
sembly. 1t has produced deep impression
upon all who were present, and was seen by
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THE BANK, THE BANK.

You can talk with locofoco hardly min
ute upon politics before out comes bomb
against the Bank and Nick BiddIe. Beat
them out about the tariff and the annexation
OF Texas upon which they are shy of much
argument and they instantly exclaim no
matter for these things, you wings are the
advocates OF that internal monster the old
Biddle bank. And yet their candidate for
the Vice Presidency is the very man who in
troduced the bill for its re-charter in 1882,
and stood side by side with Clay and Freling-
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MEXICO.

Accounts from Mexico state that the
Mexican authorities are loud in their de.
nunciations of Vengeance against the U.
States, and threaten to send an Army to
Washington should the Texas treaty be
ratified. This is quite as considerate al
the anticiPations of triumph indriged By
iocofocos of beating the wings in the nett
campaign.
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prosperity.

Whigs rising in 81. Ldrrrence.-On the Nth
inst the wings held mass meeting in ST..
Lawrence county, N. Y, at Canton. The
shouts of 1000 wings reverberated through
the beautiful valley in which Canton is situa-
ted. Ii is said to have been a heart stirring
spectacle, noble demonstration of the peo-
pie in favor of wing principles and the repu
diation of those of the New York Senator.
who BY his cunning and management, has
Tor years kept that section of the state under
the yoke of Van Burenism. As there are but
5000 wings in that wide extended county,
high emprise possesses the party in this por
ton of the State. 1t was indeed CHEERING
meeting. A protective Tariff and no er,en-
sion Of Sldrery, were the favorite watchwords
The locos threw out flag inscribed with
Polk and Texas, but they wished them both
down when at noon intelligence arrived tha,
their towDsmen, Silas Wright had voted
against the treaty.
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THE greenfield RAILROAD. Mr.. A.

The GREENFIELD RAILROAD. Mr.. A.
P. Holt, the Engineer of the NorihamP-
ton and Greenfield Railroad Company,
has about completed the preliminary sur
veys of their road. The whole distance
is Is 1-2 miles; and Mr.. Holt states, that
Is miles of this, the road will be PERFECT
LY STRAIGHT, leaving only 8 l-2 on which
there will be any curve at all. The high
est grade will be less than so feet to the
mile, and on 10 miles Of the route, which
is straight. between northampton and
South Deerfeld the grade will not exceed
Is feet to the mile.
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A Fir-The Buffalo Courier has cbarp-
ed that all the Senators and Representa-.
tlves" who voted for the re charter of the
U. S. Bank in 1892, were bribed and
purchased by British Bankers and Brokers. )
George Nj. Dallas. the Courer's candidate
for the Vice Presidency. was one of the
Senators who voted for the Bank. Under
these circumstances the Rochester Dem.
ocrat is anxious TO know how the Courier
can consistently support "bribed ard
purchased" candidate for Office. The
Courier, as yet declines giving any expla.
patton.
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WoNT BE Po(L)aED. We have reason
to believe that since the Polk nomination
the discouraged, disappointed locofocu
are somewhat inclined to flee the track,
and take refuge in the arms of the Third
Party, who are and ever have been beck
oning them to their embrace. How sin
gular it would be to see these hitherto
scornful foes of abolitionism cheek
by jowl with the party with whom they
have hitherto hated and despised. But
misfortunes make strange bed-fellows. Il
the loco party can no longer sustain itsef
as a separate and distinct party they must
unite their odds and ends, either with
John Tyler or the Third Party.-oftde
two, the latter is preferable.