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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08
SPEECH OF JUDGE COLLAMER.

We give the speech of Judge Coamer, on the
General Ticket Question, in to-days paper 1t is
a clear and conclusive argument, and we recon-
mend it to every reader. This locofoco Congress
ought to be set down in the annals Of the times
Congress of law breakers, and as enemies alike
of popular rights and of state rights. A word on
the last point. There arc 223 Members of Con-
gress-ll2 is a majority. New York has 36mem-
bers, Pennsylvania 26, Virginia H. Ohio %, Ken
lucky l3-total lis, being majority the House.
These states are all contiguous, and in the event
mot an improbable event, either,) of common in
terest, these five states might combine and by gen.
erag ticket elect every member Of one party; and
thus fce states would overrule the remaining twen-
ty-one! But modern selfstyled democracy sus
tans this unjust and dangerous system-and to
sustain it, violates alike the Constitution and the
law of the land.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08
A VOICE FROM TIE OLD BAY STATE.

VOICE FROM TIE OLD BAY STATE.
The two branches OF the Massachusetts, Leg
islaure have expressed their views Oh The annex
uiion of Texas 10 this Uuion, in the following EN-
phalc manner.
Resolved, That the power TO unite an indepen-
dent foreign Slue with the United States, is not
among the powers delegated 10 The General Cow
eminent by the Constitution Of The United States.
Resolved, that the Commonwealth OF Alassacit.
sets, faithful TO the compact between the people
OF the United States, according 10 the PLAN meali-
ing and intent in which it was understood and ac-
coded TO by them, is sincerely anxious for its pres
ervaion. But that it is determined, as il doub,s
not the other States are, 10 submit 10 undeegaled
powers in no body OF men on earth. That the
project OF the annexation OF Texas, unless arrest
ed on the Threshold, may tend 10 drive these
States to dissolution o, the Union, and will iurn-
ish new calumnies against Republican Govern
menls, by expusing the gross contradictions OF
people protesting TO be free, and yet seeking 10
extend aud perpetuaie the subsection vi their
slaves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Great Sale Of Wool from one Estlie,-The cee-
brated farm of X. IL. Rus', ut Silver Lake Penn,
maintains ten thousand sheep. A few weeks since
the proprietor sold AT one time TO a manufacturer
al Ithaca 5000 baes OF wool, each bue weighing
from $50 to 100 los, al 81 cents per pound.
Northern Pennsylvania.
Perhaps we have no right TO make public the
following Authentic arecGote, bur it Is SO much
10 the point ihul we cannot avoid ii. A few
weeks ngo, a Van Buren, man cohversng with
a political friend who hud been democrat from
his youth, and had gone through the campaign OF
1910 with the Van Buren, flag nailed 10 the mast
was much surprised to find him expressing o.
pinious very Whiggish. "Really my dear sir
you have not become wing, hope" he said
with All air almost OF cOnsernuon by 10 means.
| am rs good democrat as ever, and yet think
1 shall have TO vote for Clay. The county
needs him. Let us have four years Of prosperity,
aud then will 60 for the party again. Are there
not many such men 2-Prop. Jour.
The Tennessee Legislature, during its recent
session, performed an act Of justice in reversn 6
certain resolution which were passed in 1927,
charging bargain and corruption upon Henry Clay
and John Quincy Adams. Gentlemen who had
voted for them declared Their convictions that
the impuiation ives wholly unlounded.
.dfesmerism-The Bangor Gazette contains the
account OF The amputalon OF Icy, while the pa
iient was in msslueric sleep, which was witness
cd by the editor.
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g. STATE JOURNAL.
FRIDAY. MARCH 8, 1874.
THE DEMOCRATIC WING.

Relying upon a very large subscription list from
the Wings of Vermont, we propose to commence
the publication of handsome political paper, on
the cheapest possible terms, to be entitled 1.-THE
DEMOCRATIC WIIIG."
We will commence the publication on receiving
the proceedings of the National Wing Convention,
to be holden on the first of May, and issue TWEEN
TY-FlVE numbers previous to the Presidential
election.
"The Democratic Wing" will be half the size
Gates it will be exclusively devoted to the advocu-
cy of Wing principles, and to the resistance of adj
verse principles; and it will be furnished on the
following
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

IN Humble Confession.--The Onondaga Stand
ard, II siuunch Van Buren, paper, in reply 10 the
threats oilhe Charleston Mercury, thus pleads for
a more favorable con liberation from The 'chivalry"
of the Souih:-
We haze uOted for oaius resolutions, and humble
ourselves ~ RARELY of tUays, chich il rs humiiia
Ting even TO refer 10, For This we have been call.
ed dough faces, and been tainted aud libed 10 u
degree that would do honor 10 one q. Fox's mar.
tyrs. And now after all This after hvaing voted
for four Southern Presidents-we wish North
ern man, and your reply is" We will not 50 much
us look unless he is wholly at our rvce."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

A sign in Maine The Senate Qocoioco) las
passed resolution requiring majority of ali the
votes cast to elect Presidential electors, instead of
the usual mode OF elecliug by plurality. Rea-
sons-lhe locos OF Maine fear that Van Buren,
can't get The electoral by plurality if there
fore, they can prevent an election by the people
of any other ticket, (which is the object of this
novel the present locoioco legislature will he
called together to appoint electors. Ii is nothing
but a roundabout way TO save the vote OF Maine
for Mr.. Van Buren,, by taking the election from
the people aud putting it into the hands of the
legislature. Precious democracy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Out Of the way. Mr.. Beardsley, of N. Y. loco,
has manifested his Independence at this session of
Congress by denouncing the eag-rule. His South
ern brethren begged and denounc, ID him by turns;
aud finally, lest he might njure Van Bnrens pros
poets in the Gouth, the loco Governor OF New
York has appointed Mr.. Beardsley Judge, and
thus takes him out Of Congress. How rery onx-
ious to accommodate the slave-power; and again
we say, the Liberty party operates TO sustain these
roslavery men by drawing of anti slavery men
from The Wing ranks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Deah Of Nicholas BidAe. On the 26h uIt.
Nicholas Bhldle, Esq, formerly President OF The
U. S. Bank, died at his residence near Phila,e-
phin nged 6l Iu 1910 he WINS elected repre-
sentative TO the Legislature of Pennsylvania in
1914 he was State Senator, and distinguished
himself by report adverse 10 the objects of the
Hartford Convention. In that year he was az
pointed Secretary of Legation to France in 1919,
MIR. Madison appointed him Director of tie U.
S. Bank and in 1923 he was appointed President
of that institution.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Great National Fair. There is to be Nation
al Fair in Baltimore in May next, to exhibit speci-
mems of Agriculture, Manufactures and Arts,
from every section of the Union. 1t will be
great day for American Industry, and will satisfy
the South of their great mistake in opposing Pro
lection. Specimens from New England will be
received at the American Institute in New York
city, and their transportation will he facilitated.
We hope Vermont industry aud skill will be fair
Nv represented at The Fair.
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s TILL LATER.

In order TO alluy any unnecessary fears on The
subject of those who are injured we give the ac-
count furnished us 10y gentleman vino came dl-
rect from the PRINCETON steamship 10 our office
last night.
Capt. Stockton was considered out of danger
Ivy his physicians, and would, in all probability,
he abIe TO attend thu funeral lie has suffered IN
Iensey from mental anxiety, but will, with little
rest aud proper treatment, soon come round again.
Thoss acuully killed are
Mr. UpsHuR, Mr.. MAxcY, Cap. KENNoN,
MIR. GILMER, Mr.. GARDINER,
| One sailor; ioretop man;
| The Presidents body servant IA muaito) Jo-
seph.
All The wounded have recovered except Stock
| ION.
Not lady was injured in the slightest degree.
Not an officer of the ship received II bruise.
| Five sailors are in the Hospital, two of whom
il is thought will die.
The New York Tribune says;
awe will hope that this terrible visitation will
not be utterly without admonilion and use to the
country. There has been u studied fort through
the winter to get up a War fever at Washington,
10 drive the Government into belligerenI attitude
on the Oregon question, and TO secure thereby
heavy appropriations for The Navy, The Army, For
tfcalions. Dragons and Bockhouses toward ,h'
Rocky Mountains, Sc. sc. and Captain Slockton'
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TERMS:

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subscription received for less than four copies, ex
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every case be made in ADVANCE and free Of postage ;
and on these terms, liberal patronage is requisite
for us.
Early orders are desired, in order that we may
make all necessary arrangements.
E.P. WALTON g. SONS.
Montpelier, March g. 1914.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

The Constitution. 1t will be remembered that the
Legislature of Massachusetts some time since rec
commended an amendment of the Constitution so as
to cut off the representation Of slaves. This pro-
posal has been received by Virginia and Alabama !;
when Virginia declared the proposition uniriendy
to the Union, and directed the Governor to send
the resolution back to Massachusetts, Alaba-
ma in like manner denounced the proposition, and
refused to take it into consideration.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Very .Modest.-MarIin Van Buren, has written
another letter in which no says that in lS4O "rea-
son WINS delhroned and whirwind of passion,
folly and madness swept through the land'-and
that the election of Tint year lowered the char
acl,r of our people in the estimation of mankind"
IN other words, Mr.. Van Buren, tells the people
that they were fools for not elecling him! We
fancy tia, such an Insult TO the American people
will not help him in lS44.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08
DEATH OF THE SECRE rARY OF STATE
AND OF TIE NAVY.

The President sent message 10 both Houses,
announcing, in appropriate terms, the death Of the
Secretary OF Sta'e, and of the Navy. ia the House
resolutions were adopted to suspend ali business
until after the luneral-t attend The funeral in
hody-and to wear mourning Tor thirty days.
Similar resolutions were adopted by the Senate,
alter The following remarks by Senator kves oil
Virginia:
Mr.. President The feeling of the Senate inrl.i
have anticipated whatever may he said oIthc awful
calamity which occurred yesier1ay-and nude
that day, with all its nnearhIy spleUdor one of
the darkest days in our national calendar. Never
was day OH earth marked, in lis progress hy
such Startling aud astounding evens-opening, as
II did, in The hils OF harIty, aud national pride
and congratulations, aud closing sceues OF heart.
reIding zoe.
Ii was my sad fortune to be present, and wit
ness of those scenes --and, ii had language, yet
the power of speech would TAIL me. have risen
to suggest the Senate the proprisiy of susisnd
ing. on this sad OCCASION, its ordinary business.
1t has fallen 10 my S!ue TO have lwo OF her high
citizens cut down by Ibis calamity, aud taken from
the seryic olihe country; and another OF her SONS,
Il gallant officer Of the Navy has fallen upon
deck which, under other circumstances, lie might
have illustrated by his valor.
MIR. President, let us how beneath this infection
OF Providence. Let us lay TO heart the moment.
Gus lesson so impressively read 10 us yesterday,
that" in the midst OF lie, we are in death" With
this lesson before us, lei keep in view our eIer
nal as well as temporal duties. Let this deep
National calamity serve to bind us closer together.
Let us put away all bitterness, aud wrath, mud evil
speaking; and, when we GENE together nguin,
lei us ieei how much better citizens we are for
tins christening stroke OF Providence.
After the appointment OF Committees Of Ar
rangelment, both Houses adj ourned To Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Honor 10 tchom honor belongs. During the late
discussion in Congress, Cave Johnson of Tennes-
see bitterly denounced the Southern Wing mem
bers, declaring that all of them but six had aban-
doned the gag, and that if it had not been for
them, the rule would have been adopted. Subse-
quently, these Southern Wings stood their ground
manfully, while Northern locofocos restored The gag
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08
SENATOR PHELPS ON THE TARIFF.

in our next we shall commence the publication
of this speech. correspondent of the National
Intelgencer says of it that he deems it but JUS
tce to say that he has heard but few that have
passed it in strength and eloquence" The speech
deserves the compliment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Reuiucky-Good. The legislature Of Ken
lucky is strongly against the annexation of Texas,
and also against the armed occupation of Ore
gon. We have The title to Oregon, and that is
enough until it is wanted TO send emigranls to-
As vet there is room enough at home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

The Bargain. The loooiocos IN The N Y. leg
slaure have refused 10 consider a resolution n-
siructiug their Members of Congress to rescind
the gag rule. Cause.-The. Van Buren, has agreed
to fight abolition # the South will vote for him.
How anxious to concate the slave power; yet
tho Liberty party in New York will help these To-
coiocos.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08
ANOTHER BARGAIN RUMoRED

The N. Y. Tribune says that the Calhoun men
have informed Mr.. Benton and the Western SEN
aors that iphout Ttras they ol mol 90 for The oe-
cupaliOn Of Oregon and lhereupon Benton and
Co. agreed to the annexation of Texas. Both
must be defeated then.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

o. Mdine.-The locos have cast out votes
enough in the official canvass 10 cheat Mr. Robr
inson, lWhigl of his election in the 9Th Congress
sioual district Had all his votes been counted he
would have been elected IL sswo III eiorily.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

NF7Wll the North Star be good as 10 name
the States where the Wings in the seve.al Con-
gressiona districts have not been permitted to
elect their delegates to the National Convention
Show "packed" Wing Convention, if you can.
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The creed of our party in 1874 is the same
in lS4l.-P!tbeian.
Who doubts il ? You stood by that creed in
1910, and fell You will stand 10y it IN 1914, and
will fall again, 10 rise no more
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

A manufacturer in Newark, N. Jersey, has re-
ceived on order for 5000 worth of Tailors shears,
to be sent to Germany. lie makes the best shears
produced in the world
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TIE CABINET.

The following appointments have been made
for the time being:
lion. John Nelson Of Md. attorney General)
TO ofiictta as Secretary Of State.
Commodore Lewis Warrington, to of1iciale as
Secretary Of the Navy.
The political effects Of the awful event, which
hns made these appointments necessary, may be
important; as the deceased members of The Cab
met were strongly in favor of the annexation of
Texas. Hardly can the President fluid like men
to hll their places.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Postage Senator Merrick has reported amend
men,s TO his bill which decidedly improve it,
Newspapers are 10 be free for thirty miles, and
may be sent out of the mail as merchandise.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08
"henry Clay is slave hoder."- LOcofoco ne,cs-

Henry Clay is slave hoIder"-L 0eVoco nei0s-
papers.
True--yet he is hostile 10 veloes, and palro-
cally sustains The interests of The whole country.
Mr.. Van Buren, is Northern man with suyeo.
cratic principles, who sells the rights of the North
TO The South Tor votes, and pledges himself in ad-
vance 10 veto any action against slavery in the
District. The difference is worth noting.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Death Of a Member Of Congress. Gen. Henry
Frick, Wing Member of Congress from Pennsyl-
vana, died at Washington on the LIST inst.
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laid on the table by n majority OF ono in a thin
House. You will doubtless wonder ut this sud
den reverse 1t was in this wise. Grent exer-
tons were made last evening after the adjourn
ment to reclaim some of the recnsant Northern
Locoiocos The Southerners were successful SO
far as TO induce number of them to be nhsent TO
day. and join in an excursion on board the sleam
frgnte Princeton, Captain Stockton. But enough
were not away TO effect the object. Two or TIRES
Northern Locofocos, after the roll was called
through, and they saw how tho members Stood
changed their uotes and made n majority OF one, as
above mentioned This result having been an
nounced, Redng of N. II. Immediately moved
reconsideration, and so clinched the vote. The
amended rules being thus laid on The table, TOR
snch was the mOton,) the rules OF the last Congress
remain in force. But as they were adopted ten
porary, until Congress shal otherwise order, they
may eiill he changed 10y majority vote, aud Mr.
Adams, aud also Mr.. Il. ID. Davis, Immediately
gave notice OF motion to strike out tho gag. -
This however can lie done only on resolution day,
which con es once II fortnight, aud will not come
again until week after next This defeat is Who'll
y owing to the trrgiyersaton oil the Northern 10.
cOIocus. Twelve or fifteen Southern Wings
soUd up nobly for the righ'.
Thus are we once more gagged aud fetcred,
and the agreeable sensation Of restored freedom
in which was rejoicing last night is turned to
disappointment aud sadness.
To effect This dsgruceiu work, a inc Northern
Locof1coS SiOao,ocd the roles iohich they yesterday
gdue against the Gag, and to-day Uoicd IorMe Gag.
Thus does LocoiUcosm sell the right of lcI0n
for Southern vu'es. The Tribune gives the lis,
us follows:
James G. Clinton, of Orange Co. n. Y.
Jeremiah Russell, Of Ulster Co. do.
Benz. "A. Biildck, of Luzerne Co. Pa.
jones Black, Of Perry Co. do.
Jicob S Yosi Of Montgomery Co. do.
Henry ST. John, of 5andusky District, Ohio.
John ". Darts 9th District of Indiana. ~
Thomas }. Henley 81 Dist. of do and
.1adreW Keanedy, 10Th of do.
While
DR.. .Aler. Duncan, OF Hamilton Co. Ohio and
Chas j. ingersoH, of Philadelphia, Pa
who kept shady on Tuesday, came forward on
Wednesday, and aided to reesabi>h the Gag =
Thank Heaven! iheto is not one Wing in the Iot
Let them be remembered!
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Fast. Gov. Mattocks las appointed Friday the
9Th day of April as day of fasting and prayer.
Proclamation in our next.
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Lake Erie. Open; steamboat commenced reg
uar trips Feb 90, and another is advertised to sail
for Detroit on the 18th inst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Retrenchment-The Legislature of lOho has
passed resolutions asking reduction OF one third
OF tho salaries of officers Of the General Govern
ment, "to put down extravaganza and the mania
OF office hunting"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-03-08

Mr.. Stephen Wright, Canadian patriot, has
been released by the British Government from
Van Diemans land. He reached his home in
Lewis Co. n. Y on the 2lst ult. Another A
merican has been released and is now in New
York
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IIiIlerism. By some Of the believers in the i'm
mediate advent of Christ, the 18th inst has been
predicted as the day of that momegtGds event.
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"The success of Mr.. Van Buren, is death to the
Tarff."-.uo5ie Register.
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Mass Meeting. There is TO be a Wing Mass
Meeting at East ST. Johnsbury - morrow.
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Lorell, Mass. The Wings have elected their
Mayor by 81 majority.
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steamship and big guns have been used to give
ecidt TO the pomp and circumstance Of glorious
War' We trust this calamity, so sudden. 80
dreadful, will do something TO chasten the public
appetite for human buchery, and turn the thoughts
of Politicians and People Into some channel more
consonout with christianity, and the well being of
Mankind"
On Thursday the remains Of Messrs. Upshur,
Gmer Kennon, slaxey and Gardiner, were horne
in five henrses to the Presidents house, and were
arranged according to rank in the East Room,
where the funeral services are to he performed.
The gun was very large one, named "rhe
Peace Maker" II vase made ia England. OF
wrought iron, and bored for n ball weighing 225
lbs. 1t was loaded with 25 bs. of powder and
was single shoited 1t had frequently been load
ed with 30 lbs, aud double sboited
The Funeral. On Saturday the solemn funeral
services we're attended by all the officers of the
Federal and State Governments present in wash
ington, by the foreign Ministers anil the military
aud citizens of the District. All business was
suspended.
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REHABILITATION.
Free State Wings for The Gag rule, none.
Free State Locojocos do do IL
Slave State Locos for do do SO
Slave State Wings do do 1875
Froe State Wings against The Gag, 81
. Locofoco do do 46
Sinpe Slae do do do nJne.
do Wings do do CLOG
Alsentees 30--l5 Northern and 10 Southern.
Pratt of New York, the Locoloco member from
the district in which Mr.. Van Buren, resides, voted
to re,ain the rule. We are glad 10 perceive that
Of the new Wing delegation from Maryland, only
one voted to adopt the rule. CIingmun of N. G.
White Of Ken, and Spence Preston and Kenne-
dy, OF Md. Nv higs from slave SIates) had the in
dependence and good sense 10 vote against the
rule.
MIR. Boyd of Ky. then moved 10 lay the whole
subject on the table; lost ayes 50, noes 80. The
remainder Of Mr.. Dromgoole's amendment, Tex
GLIDING The one hour rule, and allowing the ma
joriiy at any Time 10 go into committee OF the
whole, or discharge the COMMITTEES from any ques-
lon,) was ndopied-ayes SO, noes 10.
THE GAG RESTORED.
Wednesday, Feb. %.
Correspondence efhe NJ y Tribune.
l regret to say that the gag rule which was
stricken on, yesterday by drec. vote, apparently
10 iha satisfaction OF every body except the neck
or nothing opponents of the right OF petition, was
this day restored. The majority yesterday was
twenty in i;ll House to-day tho subject was