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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26
sSlaaua out the Light

The Star refuses to publish Cor the usual adverts-
ing fees which we offered it, Clay and Folks letters
upon the Tariff-the last written by Mr. Clay, in
which he says he is utterly opposed TO the repeal Of
the present Tariff, and Mr. Folks, of MAY, 1913, in
which he declares himself opposed to Protection and
for repeating the present Tariff. That's it-misrep-
resent Mr. Clay, keep back the written opinions
of Polk from the People-that's the locofoco game
deception! The Star dare not publish Claws un.
garbled and correct opinions upon the Tariff, nor
Folks often expressed and true opinions on the same
subject, save and except his Kane letter, indefinite,
and referring emphatically to his previous letters and
speeches for his definite opinions;-n dare not DO
justice here in Vermont, even to its own candidate!
SHUT OUT THE LIGHT-or its Protection read-
ers would see the truth and vote FOR friend Of Pro-
tec,ion--is what the Polkites mostly fear!
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26

lPThe last Star, in conformity with " ~.
opinions, copies an article from New YORK p"p''
favor of Annexation, which is printed IN the 81" y,
April %, and then pronounced SOPilslhi' ~
its own confession the Star uses sophisty to induce
readers to go for the project This is Just ""a' H.,
contend, the advocates of Annexation su'''" l.,
scheme only by sophisry and weak assertions, l,.
in doing So they are COMPOUNDED by the O''"
uments and profs. However, the leaders "'"" "
istry .'good enough Morgan till after elec''0"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26
POlk's own Testimony.

April 8, Is4s, MIR James X Polk maze 1 r hin.
speech at Madison, Tenpessee,and wro'e ~, Of
self for publication, and it was published vhst
the State papers in his favor. The anneAeu
he said: 1T. oo,ifcal
sTne difference betpeen The course o. ,S Gs GttsaHi
party with ,chich he milton Brown, a. If DdribH'
5 y'' snd 'G psaetg they grs %S @ ~
sider ruinous to he Interests of The eoHsy,
peciany to he Interests of The plantnSS S 9SED"
steadily and at NIL TIMES 0PFo'N
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26
EXTRACT FROM HENRY CLAWS LETTER
AGAINST ANNEXATION.

SIC any European nation entertans any ambitious
design upor Texns such That of coIonzing her. or
in any way subjec,ng her, should regnrd it tho
imperative duty Of the Government of the United
States, to oppose such designs by the firm and
determined resistance 10 the ertcnt, If necessary, Of
APPEALING TO ARMS"
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26

wrong--nnd il matored little any way. Was This
correcting gross fraud, though it was endorsed from
another paper We did not understand ii there
fore did not suppose we had the privilege even Of
saying that the corrected. Suffice it to say,
the STAR after long time, admits, implicitly, the
publication Of the fraud was an error.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26
$5OO,OOO.

Such are the fruits Of this abused Viii, T..r
you-und will you trust it to the hands of NJ, NM.
ham, who has now committed himself against n,
Beware Of the enemies of that Tariff. In Poo,
Collamer, and Marsh, and Chandler, the pe,n. y,
Vermont have men who go FOR that tariff, and ~ =,
all necessary improvements by supplemental lsdI,
ton; sustain them. Wolcbno,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26

ther openly secretly resort to any measures which
nan tend 10 disturb their internal tranquility there
Inv 70 affect the prosperity of the American Union
You will communicate this dispatch to the United
States Secretary OF State and, if he should desire it,
you will leave n copy Oft with him.
am, SC. ABERDEEN,
Right. Hon. RICHARD PAHENHAM, sc.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26

sEFIhat fraud, Mr. Star, upon the people, which
you committed by copying Folks Anti Protection
speech and charging it to Mr. Clay, did not under
stand you as retracting, in saying, "Perhaps the
Waterman is right, we must take that journals de-
ciara'on Tor IT, which is no better authority than
ny other respectable newspapers ofthe country."-
Nor would your readers so understand it: but rather
as saying perhaps ii was right and perhaps i. was
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26

!GJ9In this quarter, the locofoco speakers come
out boldly for the Annexation Of the thousands of
slaves now in Texas TO the United States; and they
are pressing it upon the rank file oftheir party. The
last Legislature OF Vermont passed resolutions unan-
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26
How do we Stand, and Where shall
we Stand!

Our Union now consists Of 90 Statos-l3 Free &
10 Slave States Each State ia entitled by the Con-
stitution of the U. S. TO two Senators eacl-und Of
course they are equally represented in the Son
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26

ate
Free States. Stare States.
Maine, Maryland,
Vermont, Delaware,
New Hampshire, Kentucky,
Massachusetts, Missouri,
Rhode Island, Mississippi,
Connecticut, Arkansas,
New York, Tennessee,
Pennsylvania, Louisiana,
Ohio, Virginin,
Michigan, Alabama,
Illinois, South Carolina,
INDIAN, North Carolina,
New JeIsey-l3> Georgia-l3.
The proposition of tho Polk party now is, to, add
Texas, Slave Territory, inhabited principally by
slave holders, 10 our present Union. The part now
inhabited, is cultivated by slaves embracing terri
tory large enough according 10 Senator Benton for
several States. The other portion of the Territory,
Is now in n wild State, Astounding in Mountains and
almost uninhabtable, and is occupied partly by In-
duns, and cannot be settled for half a century, and
most parts Of it, Annexation would, then,
bring into the Union the fertile and low country now
cultivated by slaves, ready to be divided into States
and in six months her Senators and Representatives
would be at Washington, while the other parts
would remain bat thinly settled and not ready, by
reason of not having the requisite popula!iono
INTO the Union for great number Of years, probably
fifty. This then is the resuIt-slave holding Sena-
tors are added TO the Senate and no Senators from
free States; and the SLAVE TOWER Is TRIUM.
PLANT IN OUR GOVERNMENT! The Star of the
18th goes in for Annexation. and says the question
must be settled by Congress. Lock ,reH 10 the mat
ter and see trho 10 so 10 Congress 10 settle his
questton-either in the House or TO The ScRaiel The
matter is thus referred directly to the people How
will they act upon IL The ballot boxes will answer
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26
+ IL e. G. A l. r. u o N | A N.

imousy against annexation; but now the Polk party
try ing TO reverse this decision. Are tho people
ready to do this? See that you vote for no Polk
man. The party making great exertons TO elect
Polk ana Texas to the Senate, the House and
to Congress- agreeaby to the pledge of their leaders
made in Baltimore after the nomination Of Polk
Look out md see that a Polk, Aaneration, u. s.
Senator shall not be elected.
WHERE Is THEIR CONSISTENCY The
nexaton because it would weaken slavery and in the
breath, that they are in favor of AnneXo-
ton Our Star neighbor IN his last found ono South
ern absractionist-W addy Thompson-and Mr. BAR
row, a whis, who had expressed the former opinion
(Which the Star few weeks since condemned as
sophistry) and u Mr. Lyon Of Va. who thinks Clay
would 90 for Annexation If ina orty of tho people
were in favor oft II all amounts to this then--two
southern wings think annexation would draw of
portion of tho slaves to Texas, and thinks if ma
jority of the people should call for Annexation Clay
would go for it, Well, Clay has declared over his
own name, since Mr. Lyon made his declaration, that
ir Vermont, Ohio and Mass should oppose Ann exa-
ton he should look upon their opposition an nsup
erahlc obstacle to Annex alton.
THEsAME OLD WAY. For a few weeks be-
fore election, in Vermont, every the oiice-seek-
ing okes and their papers first rate tariff men
better than the Wings, if their pretensons are worthy
of credit 1t all means this: they want 10 save the
votes the few real friends Of protection in their
own ranks They don't humbug many sensible men
by such shallow preiences.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-08-26
SRa T@RRg@YMRs

MONDAY Angus 20, 1914.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17

The WAY THE TARIFF RUINS FARM-
ERs.-On Saturday. we noticed three
loads of wool coming INTO The city for a
merchant. We had little curiosity to
know what it sold for. The first load
was from John Wedbam. Esq, of Parma,
and contained l,94l pounds. and sold
for 3S5 cents. Last year, it was dull at
80 cents. The Tariff put into the pock-
ct of Mr.. Wedham over Sl60 on this one
load. The second loaG was from John
llamIin, Esq, of East Bloomfield and
weighed 2,O9l pounds. Mr. II. pockeied
his 40 cts. a pound. Last year he got 80.
Here then Mr. tfsmlin is benefited in
single year, over $500 by the tariff that
The locos are endeavoring 10 pursuade the
farmers will ruin them. The third load
wa from Josiah C. Taft, Esq, of West
Bloomfield. weighing 1927 pounds. 1t
was sold for 80 and 40 cts. Last season
for 20 cts. Making difference of over
$3.50. Such ruin our farmers are al
ways willing to stare them in the faces.
Had the locoGoco tariff bill passed the
present Congress, this same wool would
have been worth less than even last
years prices.--Roch Dem.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17
PoLKIN oNoNDAGA.

he lamentable failure OF the attempts
ed Polk Ratification Meeting in Onondaga
has already been. recorded. The last
Western State Journal contains des-
crption Of the "failure' with an amusing
sketch of the speech ofthe old addlepate
Davezac. ,-. -..--- tuTg11gE
The Journal says: . s.-.a- o.li s.g
This meeting is worth five hundred
votes to Us in Onondaga. 1t shows what
we have expected to be the fact. that the
nomination Of an out ond out Anti Tar
iff candidate for President. has paraIyzed
the party, who are going into the contest
without enthusiasm, without union, and
without hope-save the hope which many
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17

so far forgot the respect due to himself
as 10 associate with professional gam.
bles, or attend their public tables. For
upwards of thirty years he has played at
no game of hazard whatever. When
fatlgued and oppressed with care and
business, if he has sought any recreation.
i: has been at chess, or whist, which, Of
late years, he more rarely than ever in
dulges in. He has resided period Of
upwards of thirty five years at Ashland,
and we have It from the most undoubted
sources that a game of cards was never
played, and a pack of cards was never
in his house, with his knowledge.
He has the highest respect and great
est Difference for religion and its minis
tiers and we believe that there is not.a
clergyman who has known him that does
not cherish towards him cordial esteem
and regard. On the memorable occas-
ion last fall of the great discussion be-
tween the Rev. Messrs. Campbell and
Rice Mr. Clay, by common consent, was
selected TO preside at the public meeting.
He has contributed with as much liber>
atty as he could TO the building, we be-
lieve, of cverv church, or house Of d.
vine worship. that has been erected du>
ring his abode in or near Lexington, Of
which there have been many. He has
always held pew in tue Episcopal
Church in this city, of which his lady is
a commitment and he generally attends
divine Service IN the Sabbath. when at
home. No man in the community dis
plays more public spirit, or is more ready
tv TO second and succor all objects Of
public Improvement and enterprise. As
a farmer, he is conspicuous in all the
departments of his vocation, but especially
in the improvement of the breeds of all
domestic animals. Nor is there any one
whose heart is more effected by cases Of
afiliction or misfortune, or whose purse
is more open 10 relieve the distressed.
Such is the individual upon whose
head bitter, malignant enemies are con-
stantly pouring out torrents Of vile abuse
and calumny But. to use his own en-
phaiic language, "truth is omnipoteni,
and public justice is certain" The uni~
versal shouts of his countrymcn have
already proclaimed, in thunder, his inno-
cencc and vindication and if il shall
please God 10 spare his valuable life, a
glorious triumph awaits him in Novem>
next, as honorable to their hearts as il
is Justly mcrited by long, faithful, and
signal services 10 his country.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17

express and more feel that the folly and
infaiuation of the great leaders will be
punished as they deserve by a Wing
victory that will overwhelm them forever.
This very meeting has improved whig
stock fifty per cent. 1t has demonstTa-
ted the utter feebleness OF the Poke par
ty in the country, and gives assurance to
the wings, that by suitable effort, the
country is ours beyond all doubt OF con-
troyersy. Let them improve the occas-
ion as it should be improved. and Loco.
focoism bites the dust. in November
Similar accounts reach US from other
sources all tending to confirm the
opinion that Polk cannot receive the
support of the friends Of Protection No
Locofoco who really desires the contnu>
ance of the present Tariff will vote for
James X. Polk.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17

0EFWe learn from The Providence
Journal that the General Assembly of
Rhode Island adjourned on Saturday af-
ter session Of five days. Among their
doiDgs a resolution of general amnesty
was passed. granting free pardon TO all
nersons under indictment for participa-
ion in the recent insurrection who shall
at the next term of the Supreme Court
lake an oath of allegiance to the State
and swear 10 support the Constitution of
1T Ststennd ofihe United States.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17
HiurL-ov. Jnne och. 1874.

Messrs. Editors Having after mature re-
Election arrived ut the conclusion that It is my
duty to cast NY vote for HENRY CLAY
a the ne1t- Presidential election, | deem it
due 10 the friends with whom have acted in
the Liberty party, and who have been pleas
ed to honor me with Il public mark of their
confidence frankly to state the reasons which
have brought me to this conclusion. II is
unnecessary TO premise that the contest lies
wholly between Mr.. CLAY aud Mr. Polk. None
arc so sanguine rs 20 expect that Mr.. Biruey
will carry single state, or even that he can
concentrate the present strength Of the Libcr-
ty party. Henry Clay or lanes X. Prit will
be next President Of the United States. This
is mortaIly certain.
What then is the great issue to be decided
by the contestl To my mind it is clearly and
individually This: Whether Texas as she IS,
with her slavery and her debts, is TO he imme-
diately annexed to this Unon or mott In 9TH
er words, whether slavery in this country is
to be placed, humanity speaking, hopeless be
yond the reach of Observation-Disclosures and for
ever, Or indefinitely perpetuated, or to be left
as it is exposed TO the opposing influences
which are now so actively and powerfully at
work in fastening lis overthrow. | say, this,
~ SlNNl ISSUE. uGAC alC
other issues which are in themselves impor-
tant to the best interests Of the country, viz: :
Whether the the tariff or anti-tariff policy is
to prevail-whether we are to have a sound
and uniform, or an uncertain and huctuating
currency, &c; but they all in my humble
opinion sink into insigniicance compared
with the Texas question.
That do not mistake or overrate'rhe issue,
4 81
Of the declared opinions Of the opposing can
ddates, and the special reason of Mr.. Folks
nomination. Mr.. Polk has declared himself
unequivocally and Internationally for imme-
diate annexation. He is understood to have
cordially approved Of the Tyler and Calhoun
Treaty, the disgrace Of our country, and the
scorn Of the world No one who has consid-
cred the history of the late proceedings of the
Democratic nomination convention, can for a
moment doubt that its decision turned upon
this very question of immediate annexation.
No candid man Of that party win deny this
The Southern Democrats made this test
question. They were resolTed to haveno man
who did not 90 for immediate annexation
Mr.. Van Buren's adverse letter (ihe ablest &
best document which ever came from his pen)
sealed his doom. f-
The Northern DemOcraissir gely yielded,
and yielded on this very ground. 1t is assert
ed, and not denied, that they held consulia-
ton as to their aequiesence in Polk's nomina-
ton, and in view of au anticipated popularity
of the annexation scheme, which might carry
him in, notwithstanding the contemplate
feebleness ofhis personal claims. they sacri-
feed their veteran ndcherished favorite upon
the altar Of Texas, war and perpetual slavery,
Mr.. Polk is the candidate emphaticalIy of the
immediate and unconditional annexaJionists
aud if elected by the people Of these United
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17

EVERY WHERE THE SAME.-N big ha-
tired of foreigners peryades the whole
country-not Of foreign lords and ban
kers, bat of foreign worhingmen and
Democrats. Mr. Clay would net per-
nit them TO have the same presumption
privileges as natives; the New York
Wings prescribe them when naturalized
from the privileges of citizens; and
Philadelphia Wings burn their house.
and churches and denounce, imprson
and murder them for defending them
sclyes.-Amos KenaaEs Erposd0r.
It does seem that this Amos Kendall
is more like an incarnate ficnd lhaD a
human being. Think ola gray headed
man attempting TO make political cani-
cal out Of the lalo horrible occurrences
in Philadelphia, at the risk of causing a
renewal Of such scenes else where To
effect this end, our forcign-boIn popu-
lation are told that the houses and
churches of their brethren are burned.
but not word is said Of the slaughter Of
The Native Americans at the same time
nothing 10 show that the fault was
mutual and the conduct of neither party
justifable. In short, this paragraph does
nothing to rebuke and rcpress riots.
but is directly calculated TO stir up broils
between our people, and make the streets
of our cities red with blood. Bat what
cares Kendall, so that he can gain few
votes by it?
But it is the New York Wings who
prescribe foreigners, and the PhiladeI>
phia Wigs who burn their houses and
churches How does this appearl The
Native party here VIGOROUSLY sprung
from the Loco Foco ranks. and receiv-
ed last fall a majority of votes from
that side. In Philadelphia, we do not
remember single Wing name (known
to us as such) connected with The riots.
Kensington is notorious Loco Foco
stronghold, and no Wings ever dared TO
90 there to get up fight. Such atroc-
tiles as these of Kendal's may drive the
Loco Foco Natives into voting with
the Wings, but they will hardly accom-.
pIish their purpose of driving any body
TO vote for Polk and DalIas.-NeO York
Tribune.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17

THE U. S. TREAsURY.-A Washing
ton correspondent of the Philadelphia
Mercury saws II learned to>day that
the receipts at the Treasury. Department
exhibit degree of prosperity in the n
nances of the Government almost beyond
parallel. For the last four or five years
the weekly receipts rarely exceeded
S25OOO0. whereas they now seldom fall
below 100000, and at times exceed a
million ~ So much for the Wing Tariff.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17
FIVE THOUSANDIN COUNCIL IN
OLD ONTARIO.

On Wednesday the Wings Of Onta
rio at West Bloomfield. 395 wagons
came in in one direction. 1900 ladies
were on the ground. Speeches were
made by Gov. Seward, NJ. II. Sibley.
and other wing orators. Gov. Seward
made a powerful speech of two hours in
length.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17
ABoLITIoNIsTs OF MADISON co.
From The Hamilton Palladium.

Read the following able and truthful letter
of Mr. BUEcHARD; you all know him; you
have honorcd him with marks of your conf
dence, and he was worthy Of them. Now
give his letter candid perusal, and weigh
well the great truths he so forcibly presents
to your consideration:
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17
LOCO FOCO BLAsPHEMY.

The hoary-headed villain, Amos Kendall,
whose infamous tracts were thrown by thou
sands into this State Just before the late cleo
ton, has recently published IN his EXpositor
the following piece Of hlasphemy and black
guardism which has been copied by several
locOfoco journals with appreciation. Can a
party which tolerates- such things be worthy
of the support Of moral and enlightened
meni
A DESIGN;
To Illustrate The Character Of The Wing Par
ty.
At the top of the sheet, put The name
"WHIG PARTY"
Under this, place the figure of a doublc
man, with face each way; on one side rep
resenting Henry Clay, with 4 pistol in one
hand and a pack Of cards in the other: and
the other representing Theodore Frelinghuy
sen, with Il Bible in his hand. Below pu
the words
" We fight Nth both carnaI and spiritual
tregp0nS."
Under this, divide the sheet into two col
umns. On the left put 4 cut representing
Henry Clay shooting fellow man in duel
on the right, Frelinghuysen praying for sin
uers.
Below this, Clay at the card table, playing
game of brag; and Frclughuyscn at IN,
Communion Table, Partakins of the Sacra
ment.
Then Clay in 4 brothel, kissing the lev,
woman; and Frclinghuysen amid his piou
sisters in a prayer meeting.
Clay looking on while his overseer whips
negro man, and Frelinghuysen walking arm
in arm with black dandy.
The whole to be interspersed with appro
PIRATE sayings from the mouths of the tw,
candidates, and concluded by a grand process
sion Of WIG Clergymen who support IN
Ticket, escorting the JUGGERNAUT, Hen
ry Clay, in the shape Of Old Nick, to tn
Temple of Civil Power: while Frelinghuysc
with angels wings on, sis beside bin on In
same Car, with this motto:
Jour HEAVENS POWER, THOUGH
THE DEVIL BE IT'S GOD"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-05-31
For The Freeman.
FerriSbnrgh Liberty Association,


In accordance with previous notice, the friends
of the slave met at Fcrrisburgh Center, on the 4h
day of May, for the purpose of organizing Lib
erty Association, and choosing delegates to attend
the District Convention at Hncsburgh. The meet
ing was called to order by Rev. G. Prindle; Den
mis- Hurlburt, Esq. was chosen President, and D..
w. Hazard, Secretary.
An appropriate prayer was offered by Rev. N.
Day, after which the audience listened to an able
and spirited discourse by Rev. G. Prindle On
motion, Rev. C. PrndIe and A. B. Webb, ESQ,
were appointed committee to prepare a pream-
bic, resolutions SC. for the next meeting.
May 18th, the meeting convened at North Ferris
burgh according to adjournment, and was opened
by prayer, by Rev. c. Lahore. The following
preamble and resolutions were reported by the
committee.
Whereas, Under a popular government, one OF
the most important duties of a Christian Citizen is,
to secure the election of such individuals to office
as shall answer the requirements of the word OF
God, and 'Fiudge the people with just Judgement 81
Deut. xvi IS; and che that ruleth oyer men, must
be JUST ruling in the fear of God J." Cd Saml xii
8: and whereas, the sentiments of the Declaration
of American Independence, is the only true doc
rine worthy of the support of Freemen, "'That all
men are created equal, and are endowed by their
Creator with inaenable rights, among which are
6fe liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" And
whereas, in relation to these fundamental princi-
ples of moral and political rights, Slavery has
been tolerated in portions of these United States,
and is at present. and has been for the most part
Of the time since the organization of our National
Government, absorbing nearly all the offices of the
nation, and is the great ruling element of the po-