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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
To what other Candidate for the Presidency can

To what other Candidate for the Presidency
the compliment be more justly paid, which was be-
slowed upon Mr.. Clay, by one of his most deter
mined opponents, at the recent Loco Foco meeting
in Baltimore Mr.. WILLIAM GEORGE READ, in
speaking OF Mr.. CLAY, used the following Ian
guage-
81 shall not attempt to deny the merits of Mr..
Clay. He is an accomplished gentleman, man Of
talent an orator of whom not only his country but
the world may be proud, statesman of consumate
ability, and if he should be chosen President every
man of every party might look up to him in his high
office and say there is man"
.4,cjd Den,nciaiiOn The Globe, in its article
on the Virginia Elections, said:
".SOme DEMOCRATS deserve HAMAN's fate"
1t was during the bloodest times of the French
Revolution that the Jacobins in the streets of Pa
ris shouted ga Ia Iaaterne ."-.4ter. Gaz.
Pretty GoOd-OM Hyson This is the title
given to the Wing candidate for Vice President,
by some of the Locofoco papers 1t suits us to
T. LolcH Courier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

"A great .MiStake-The editor of the Freeman
says we have very unfeelingly ridiculed his trials
and Affections. You mistaken, altogether. You
pretended one week to tell your readers about Ger.
tain letters on annexation, ana the next week came
out with the statement that, owing to i'll health you
excuse at all for incorporating letters lchic you
had neuer read, and ridiculed it ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
cued it as an excuse simply, without the slightest
intention to injure your feelings. Shall we say that
you have misinterpreed very plain matter, or very
meanly misrepresented us?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

0F@The New Orleans Herald has hauled down
the flag of Van Buren, and hoisted that of Mr. Cal
houn, saying that he goes for the strictest princ
pies Of Democracy and the immediate re-annexa-
ton of Texas" Neiglbor Star, you have just be-
gun to see the assertions from the Van Buren, ranks
Tally One. The True Democrat exults over the
alledged fact that Mr.. Briggs has renowned 'Whg-
gery' VIII the Democrat allow us to cut notch
in the other side of that stick. DR.. Cobb, who has
heretofore voted for Jackson and Van Buren, thro'
thick and thin, has renowned Iocofocoism, and de-
cared for Clay. Witness his late Eulogy.
Though his enemies may scandazo md his character bea
Yet his talents valuable both to tho nation and State
Let them buster and fuss and say what they may,
Let US study our best interest, and all go for CLAY.
Whose turn is it to knock p Burlington Free
Press.
N, B. Mr., star-there are two for your one.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
MR.. CLAY ON PROTECTION.


The I.ocofoco editors of the No,tb-tbo vorv
mon ,ybo will zoalousv summon, ,l,, ,o, III ,ro.
sNPr''' uic n,'" WIZ P,0-
ciaims hostliy u lIo'ecuVe l arm both Prn-
ciple and detdilS-are extremely fearful that Mr..
Clay is not in favor of protection. Marvellous
consisto,cv ,b;s We ,binL if ,bov v,o,,l1 ,,,i;L
~ ''.ls "o''' P'Oi'9'i
some Vi mr' Olay letters they would relieve all
fears on his account. The following is one of the
last:
A LETTER FROM MR.. CLAY.
The Central CLAY Club of Daupbn county. Pa
recently received The following reply TO letter
addressed by them to Mr. CLAW; =
WAsHrNGroS. Nav II. 1914.
GENTtEMEN:-I received the letter which Won
did me the honor to address to me, inviting me
prior to my return home, to visit the capital of Pa
Subsequent TO its date | thought it ripht To an
nounce to the public my determin ition 10 make no
visits, nor attend any public meetings which mpht
be deemed POLITICAL until the Presidential Election
was decided. To that determination / shall adj
here. It deprves me of the pleasure of accertnr
your friendly invitation.
Gentlemen agree with you-I No State in this
Union would be benefited more by the permanent
establishment Of sound Wing policy than Penn
sylvania." ! have had the great satisfaction al
ways, to agree with Pennsylvania in regard to pub
lie measures, whenever the genuine feelings Of
PENNSYLVANIA have been fairly expressed There
was HUI HlcTCly COTuld! DuL u0 liltl-
mate friendship between her Finley, Smvthe La
cock, Roberts, Brown, and other distinguished
sons, and me in the Congress which declared TIE
last war united also with the survivors of them,
or other eminent citizens of that State, in laying
the foundation of the National prosperity, after a
return of peace. have 10 recollection of any i'm
portant public measure respecting which | have
differed from Pennsylvania. | was perfectly aware
that g. the time was when the people of Pennsyva-
MIA were made to believe that you were not their
friend" Acting under the maxim that honesty
was the best policy, and upon the conviction that
truth is omnpotent, and public Justice certain, /
bore the unmerited reproaches cast upon me, as
became me. ! have not been disappointed.
stand indicated, in the hearts, and by the sponta-
neous vaccinations of my fellow citizens. The in
dustry and malignity Of my enemies will no doubt
prompt perseverance in these attacks Perversions
of my language, Misrepresentation of my course
old scraps from tattered and obsolete newspapers
even fabrication and forgery-are and will continue
to be employed to vituperate and Willy me- But
like all preceding assaults they will be unavailable
and shall remain invulnerable to item all.
In the mean time, congratulate YOU on the brght
and cheering prospects of the establishment of that
Whig Polcg so essential, believe not only to the
prosperity Of PENNSYLVANIA but TO that of the whole
Union / happened to be in the House of Repre-
sentatives when an important part of that policy
signally tiumphed The Tariff of 1912 has been
bitterly denounced and gross ephets applied to it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

policy to offer ii up as sacrifice and holocaust to
national prosperity and in such case the sufferers
must take to themselves the consolation of having
suffered for their counrys good But If 1t is found
TO have become great interest, interesting great
numbers of our people, and prosecuted without IN
iurv TO any, and with national advantage, then |
trust it may not be offered up at the fiat of party
domination.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

"Iyier too."-ina conversation recently octtcen
two of the so called Democracy one inquired of
the other who their candidates were. "Ob," was
the reply, "besides Mr.. Van Buren,, there is Cass,
and Johnson, and Stewart, and Buchanan-and
them" said he, with peculiar snap,-"herc's 9y.
Ter too" Right neighbor; "Tylertoo" is yours
totally, irreyocably, and forever if you please. The
Wings quit-claimed him in 1911, and we'll warrant
them never to take deed back.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
INTERESTING TO WOOL-GROWERs.

We commend Judge Collamer's speech to the
attention of every wool-grower. 1t is interesting
for the facts which are embodied, and as showing
the farmers of Vermont that their interests are faith
fully regarded by their Wing representatives. This
speech will be finished in our next, and we shall
follow it with the speech of Mr.. Marsh on the Tariff
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
ANOTHER GUN FOR CLAY AND FIRE.
LINGHUYSEN.

LUUhFUhI, Wy IT, ICTf'
Dear Sr,-Our charter election came off to-day,
and resulted in a complete triumph Of the Wing
ticket, every man on it being elected by majortes
from 40 TO 100; circumstance which rarely if
ever, occurred before certainly it has not for sew
era years. We have a majority over Locos, Abo-
litionists and all. This is but the forerupner Of
what is to come next November .4Lb Eue jour.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
"THE DEMOCRACY OF OLD ORANGE IN
COUNCIL"

We learn that there was a council of the De-
mocracy of Orange County holden at Blodgetts
tavern in Chelsea, the other day. Present i,co--a
new made judge and the pedler for New Hamp-
shire corporation; but still pretty good turn out
of the Locofoco democracy, as the judge possesses
in his own person at least moity of the countv's
stock in trade in that article. We regret that we
cannot give al the proceedings and debates, but
unfortunately we confined to single point, in
voving, however, consequences Of deep concern to
the Nation.
Judge-What caa we do at this election?
PsAer-Oh,- is no way but to run section
al candidates and prevent election of President
by the people.
Judge-Yes, know tina; is the best way, if we
can only get together again after we have once
split up Pm afraid about that-aint you?
Pedier-Stick together! Lord, sir we always
stick together when we can make any thing by it I!
don't be afraid.
We don't know whether this good hit from the
peder settled the fears of the honorable Judge, nor
is that to our purpose. This conversation, which is
substantially correct shows the spiritthat is abroad
among leading Locofocos: they are conscious that
defeat awaits them, unless they divide the peo-
pie and throw the election into Congress.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

Hhich rcM yOn hare ii? The Albany Argus
complains in one column that Mr. Clay has aban-
doned Protection, and in the next that he is in IA
vor of a high Protective Tariff. The Argus was
evidently thinking of
Mr.. Van Buren,, the man Of doubt
lie wires in, end he vines out
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

0CF~The Patriot thinks it has convinced every
body but ourselves that the Tariff on wool is a
humbug. Well, sir, we'll grant it if you please
now pray tell us why your locofoco majority of 54
in the lower House of Congress dare not do away
with this "humbug."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
A1n,nr- Erh On 1sln

Albany Feb. 20, 1873.
NV DEAR SR,-I thank kindly for your friendly letter
have at no time, any where, heltcd cypress mn dee
cd Misrepresentation Of The 1F act othe last session.
respect 10 e PRINCIPLE upon aohich il is formed as to is
details In good time you viii have my views in respect to that
and other subjects before tho pubic.
In the mean time, believe to be,
Very sincerely, your obi sGryt,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

o. The Locos chuckle wonderfully over the
accession of one of the unseaworthy Wing Briggs
to the third party fleet II helps The Locos, does il {?
That question is worth thinking about
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
THE PUBLIC LANDS-GRAN1S TO THE
NEW STATES

From report from the Secretary Of the Treas
ury, on the goth of March last, it seems that the
following sums nave been granted to the new states
respectively in money and lands, for internal i'm
provements education, &c.-rcckoning the ls nls at
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

"Koep cool brother Woton You hayo hardly begun to see
the desonon from your ranks ia this State, yet,-Siar
As cool as you please, on this head Only just
let us know it, when you catch any Wing desert
ers, and we'll give you two Locos for each Wing
OH an exchange of prisoners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
S25,s14,577 G5
2i,04l,4i9 20
Sl0,9I8,V97 30

Being nearly ten millions less than Duncan stated
it.
Such is the vile stuff of which Duncan's speech
es are made; and right well did the Locofoco Pc
tersburgh Intelgencer proclaim Duncan by name
as the disgrace of the Democratic party in the
House of Representatives"
Mr.. Stephens of Georgia called in question Dun
cans veracity in reference to this subject, when he
Duncan produced his document and pompously
read off the 6gures,-b lo the honorable mem
Der from Ohio" had stated Mr. Van Burens &C
count ,rclusiue of sundry items, and the Wing &C
count including all! OF course the Locofoco ed-
tors will publish Duncan's statement but never
his exposure.
Since our hand is in, we may as well 20 on to
say, that the above statement, though official does
mol include all for which Mr.. Van Buren, is respon-
Bile, exclusive CT payments OH the public debt,
&C., because that Administration incurred iabil-
ties which the succeeding Wing Administration
was bound to fulfil. When Mr.. Van Buren, came
in there was a surplus in the Treasury amounting
to S2G,23I,22l &c
He spent all this, and all the accrung
funds, and left debt, (deducting
balance in the Treasury of 7G42,7S5 %
Showing that he absolutely spent $33,87zOO7 81
more than all the revenue which accrued under his
Administraon--in other words, that his whole
course of expenditure was prodigal and proAgate,
constantly exceeding his accruing means.
Again: to the $ll2,l73,5 $50 80 spent during Mr..
Van Buren's four years should add the debt left
of $7,6I2,7S5 5-making the total &ll9,6l6276
b, and averaging but trife short of thirty mill
ions gear. The average of the first year of IIar-
rson and Tyler is fraction less than twenty-five
millions, showing clear Wing saving of flee mill
ions gear.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

l5|Jerry suspects that the old veteran, who lost
$50 last year his wool by reading the Patriot, is
ga man of straw" Is that the way to treat the old
patriots of rs? A man of straw, forsooth and
were tho locofocos Of Washington county, who
last year sold wool for % cents on the faith of the
Patriot, "men of straw: This is questionable
compliment to those locofocos. We suspect that
some of them will at least know the difference be-
tween IS and 35 or 40 cents pound for WOOL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
From the KENNEDY Commonwealth.

JOHN WmrE-The Loco Foco press are en1
deavoring to transform this gentleman into bully
We know John White intimately, and we can most
conscientously declare that in the characteristics
of a well-bred gentleman politeness, suavity,
iorbearance, prudence, good feeling, and genuine
amiablity, all the qualities that make up the chars
acter we respect and love, he is unsurpassed by "a
ny mortal man. He is peculiarly distinguished in
Kentucky for GOODNESS oftemper and respectiulness
of bearing. But, like every true Kentuckian, he
would be as prompt to resent aifront as slow to
offer it. We certainly regret, as he has himself
publicly regretted the late in Congress.
But what could the meekest man on earth do, when
struck in the face, but return the blow !? Had ne
not repealed his assaant, while, as a Christian we
should have applauded his meek forbearance, there
is not woman in the land who would not have
whipped him with her carriers.
In eleven sessions of service, through the most
exciting periods, Mr.. White, though most deci-
ded and firm man, has never had before the slight
est collision with any one but has made himselfa
great personal favorte with all gentlemen of both
parties. The miserable vipers of Kentucky cannot
blur his name.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

The Kentucky Commonwealth" has thought it
proper TO vindcate the reputation of the Hon. JOHN
WHITE, of Kentucky, as person of the most gen.
tlemanly and amiabe character. No such vindi-
cation can be necessary where Mr.. White is known
and appreciated as he deserves to be but, as the
false gloss attempted to be given by his political
adversaries to a recent occurrence in the Houce Of
Representatives may possibly have some effect
where he is not known, we think it due to Mr.
White to transfer the following remarks TO our col
umns with the expression ofour entire concurrence,
both in the spirit and the letter of those which refer
to Mr.. Whites personal character and qualities
.NationaL hieNigencer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

The VT Wachmana paper VIGOROUSLY in the interest of
the manufacturers monopoists aud obbeIs-Patriot
This will do by way of "humbuggery )" but we
will tell the Patriot what the Waterman did not do
last year: it did not cry down the Tariff on wool
did not induce its readers to sell in the belief
that wool would not improve in price-und did mol
by that operation take at least two thousand dollars
out of the wool growers of Washington County
and put it into the pockets of the manufacturers
and their agents. Let those, who read the Patriot
last year, guess what paper did do all this.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
& JOURNAL.
E.P. WALTON, JR., EDITOR.
MONTPELIER, FRIDAY, MAY 81, 1914.


REsoLuTIoN OF THE WmG National CoYyENrIov
PcsolrTd, That Wing principles may summed % Ms com
png well regulated national currency tauF
In dty the necessary expenses Of he Government and dis
eliminating with special reference the protection of the do
nestle gbot Of the country the sbuton the proceeds from
the sales Of the public lands single for tho Presidency
reform OF Executive usutpapnHmd generally,
isiraon of the Affairs Of tho country shall impat to every
branch of tho public service the greatest practicable efficiency
controlled by we'll regulated aud wise economy.
- ASHLAND, 10th Sept. 1913.
DEAR SR-l received fvor ng the patrioc
purposes aud views of tho young of Philadelphia nnd
take pleasure, in compliance with your request in stating some
ct the principal objects which, suppose, engage common
desire aud the of the Whig party to bring
hbon in tho GOyetnmon, of the United States These arc:
a SOUND NATIONAL CURRENCY regulated by the
viii and authority OF The Nation.
AN ADEQUATE REVENUE, with FAIR PROTECTION
TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY
just restraints EXECUTIVE POWER, embracing fur
Their reduction on the exercise Of tho VETO.
faithful administration Of tho PUBLIC DOMAIN, with IN
equitable distribution of the proceeds Of the sales of it among
all the Suites. -
An honest and economical administration of the General
Governments leaving public officers perfect freedom of thought
and OF the right of suuge hut with suitable against
Improper interference in elections
An amendment of the constitution, limiting the incumbent of
the Presidential office to n SINGLE TERN.
These objects attlucd think should TO be afflicted
with bad administrations Of the Government.
am respectfully, your fend ana obs serv't,
Mr. JAcoB STRArroN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

We rejoice with the Tribune to see that the
House bill cutting down the pay Of the soldiers in
our army from seven to dollars month"; has been
killed in the Senate anl,by the right sort Of vote
all the Wings and two Locoiocos voting its death
warrant against the bulk of the Locoiocos. Sir
dollars a month for the poor soldier, by the men who
war which would soon sacrifice three times our
present force to the hot climate pesilenal vapors
and malignant ievers OF Texas Friends Of the
poor soldier! remember this vote
The cry is still they come The vote of the pas
sengers OF the Rochester, arrived yesterday, was as
follows CLAY 44--Van EuTen l7-Cass 2-Blr-
ncy ,. The result usual, two to one against the
field Wherever the vote is taken wherever the
public pulse is felt in the field, the workshop or by
the way side it is with the same unerrng certainty
that count upon the popular voice for Mr..
Clay Chicago Daily Journal.
A vote of the passengers on the Goddess of LIB
erty was taken between Louisville and st. Louis,
and the following exhibits the result; Total for
Clay and Frelinghnysen in the cabin and on deck,
G3 for Van Buren,, ID; for Johnson, 3 Tyler, 3 F;
Benton, 9. In the ladies' cabin for Clay and FIRE.
linghuysen, II; Van Buren,, neutral, 2.
Female Operaiipss.-We saw the other day let
ter addressed to gentleman of this city, contain
ing power of Attorney, from female who re-
sides in Vermont, and who formerly worked in one
of the mills in this city. The gentleman was en-
powered to Withdraw from the Lowell Savings
Bank, the amount Of her savings which she had
deposited in the Institution while working in Low
ell. The whole amount was fire hundred and one
dollars and thirty three cents. -LopeH Courier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

Z" A FrOSOn Tuesday and "Wednesday nights We exnect.
cd nothing bettc the result of the Baltimore Wing Conven-
ton."-PatriOt.
Confessing-eh? Locofocoism feels the chs,
does it? The Wing rally at Baltimore was GER
tainly fatal to Locofocoism in general and Mr. Van
Buren, in particular, as the distressing condition of
that party shows. Mr.. Van Buren, saw the spirit of
1910 thoroughly aroused, and doubtless exclaimed,
in the language OF Wolsey-
Farewell, long farewell, to all my greatness!
This is the state of man to-day he puts forth
The tender leaves of hope, tomorrow blossoms,
And beurs his hushing honors thick upon him
The third day comes frost, killing frost
And,-when he thinks, gool easy man, full surely
His greatness is n rpening,-nps his root,
And taon he falls, us do"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31

~ The Boston Post recently said that ]. V. S.
Mcaluhon of Baltimore, president of the Young
Mems National Convention in 1907 has turned Lo-
cofoco We did not believe the story when we saw
it, and now we find it contradicted in the Wing
papers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
EX-SPEAKER WHITE.

Messrs. Sam II. Clark, A. J. Jones, Davis Flem-
ing J. C. Kundle, C. MCurdy, Thomas Foster, Jr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
SlI2,l73,590 30
6s,036,I5G co
Deduct Duncan's sum,

md we have TdseHood 10
the amount of Si4,137, 43l 80
The same report gives the expenses Of the first
two years of the present Administration, exclusive
as above, as follows:
1871 COX a. 5zz OK
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-05-31
"MARK THE DIFFERENCE"
We cut the following from the last Patriot:

"MARK THE DIFFERENCEl
"Docto Duncan OF Ohio. in the House of Representatives
demonstrated by facts aud fgurcs expenses of Mr. Van Bn
rcns Administration, lo FOUR YEARS only $685. l56
The expenses of Ippccapoe and Tyler too Naturalization,
for the first TWO YEARS. to 50, 1856 dolas
only about nine millions less than tho whole expenses Of MI
Van Buren,s four years! EVERY DOLLAR OF IT WAS
VOTED BY WING CONGRESSV !"
Compare with this the following statement from
the official report from the Treasury Department;
Expenditures Of NJ. Yam Bpen's Administration,
erciusiUe Of payments on account of public debt,
trust funds, treasury notes, and interest
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-08-10

NNyHIG DOCUMENTS.-Th Te,t on
w Paraes Tried by iheir As. by JHnu--
50 Reasons Why Clay should be President PoIt-
cIaus Register Ashland Tex Books Wing Almanac,
"Iay Musrrel. Kentucky Mlsslrel and Jersey Wprb,
Ter. and n Whole host Of others- Just rcd nj.
IgHy "A MELIDRS.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1844-08-10

TLENEN-Ate informed lhnt 4. 5
u TODD. at his Boot and Shoe Emporium.
South end Of Mntkel Square; has Just received
from Philadelphia a splendid article Of Genlemtu'
LASTING CATERS, warranted Of the very besl
quality, u lOG
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