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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06

of Texas 10 them. Several States had declared,
through their Legislatures, against IT, and others,
not whole sections of the Union, were believed TO
be adverse to it. This was the opposition to the
measure, to which, in my Raleigh letter, alluded
when spoke of a considerable and respectable por
ton of the confede'dcy. did not refer to persons
but to States or sections.
Under such circumstances, | could not but regard
the Annexation of Texas, at this time, as comprom-
ting the honor my country, involving it ia a war
in which the sympathies of all Christendom would
be against us, and endangerlng the integrity OF the
Union. Thought then, and still believe, Rot Ma
tional dshonor foreign tcnr and distraction and d.
vision al home tOere loo great SACRIFICES 10 make Jor
The acquisition Of Terds
But, gentlemen, you are DESTROYS OF knowing by
| what policy would be guided, in the event OF my
election as Chief Magistrate Of the United States
IN reference to the question of the annexation OF
Texas. do not think it right to announce IN adj
vance what will be the course OF future Admins
,tion in respect to question with foreign pow
err | have, however, no hesitation in saying, that
| far from having any personal objection to the an
nexaton of Texas should be glad to see it-WH
out dishonor, tcithout ,Cdr, WITH THE COMMON con
SENT OF THE UNION, md upon Just AMI jan
terms.
/ do not think the subject Of slavery ought to af
feet the question, one way or the other. Whether
Texas be independent, or incorporated in the U
States do not believe it will proong or shorten the
duration of that institution is destined to become
extinctat some distant day,in my oplnion,by the oP
Grafton Of the inevitable laws of population. 1t woult
be unwse to refuse permanent acquisition, whlcf
will exist as long as the globe remains, on account
of Temporary institution.
In the contingency of my election, to which yor
have adverted, if the affair Of acquiring Texa:
should become a subject Of consideration, should
be governed by the state of fact and the state o.
public opinion at the time | might be called upor
to act. qJove all, should be govcrned By The par
amount duiy of preserving The Union entire, and IN
harmony regarding Il as do as The great guaranty
Of ereyy political and public blessing, under Prort
dence, tchich free people zoe are permitted to en-
joy
| am, gentlemen, respectfully, your ob't' seryt
Messrs. Thomas NJ. Peters and John NJ Jack
son.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
THE GREAT CONVENTION AT ALBANY.
$4,000 WINGS IN COUNCIL.

We hsve the Alabany Daily Advertiser, of We'd
nesday, which contains some account of the great
Wing Convention in that city on Tuesday. 1t was
probably the largest gathering ever held in the
country with single exception. The Advertiser
says the day was one 'ong to be remembered in
the annals of Albany day on which thousands
upon thousands Of enthusiastic Wings wendell
their way to the city to exchange salutatlons with
their hosts, and give another strong pull to ad-
vance the cause.-the glorious cause Of Clay and
Freenghuysen.'
The day opened picousy-continued glori-
olsly and closed amidst the most perfect harmony
and good feeling.
Shortly before l2 o'clock the procession began
to move. The streets on both sides were lined
with spectators, and many were the smiling faces
which spoke their thanks in terms more eloquent
than words to those whose last energies were a.
reused to the support of the glorious principles
which have always found Clay their advocate
When the procession reached the ground several
thousand people there, and the seats allotted
to the ladies were crowded with fair occupants
Many distinguished gentlemen present from
different parts of the country.
"The proceedings were opened by the President
ofthe day, Samuel Stevens, Eeq, who introduced
to the Convention the distinguished gentleman
from Massachusetts, Daniel Webster. For full two
hours and half he kept in breathless attention an
immense auditory. The chief, the prominent point
of his address, was the Tariff'-the protective
w nH i uTH Oh lCi--WIllCu III nun lOullu an ar
dent and enthusiastic, and confirmed supporter.
OF course Mr. WIS, remarks will be written out
in full lie concluded shortly after four o'clock a.
midst the tumultuous hurrahs of his auditors.
Mr. Berren, the able and eloquent Senator from
Georgia, followed.
In three other parts of the field stands were G.
reced from which Messrs Granger, Culver, Daw-
son, Wheaton, Hasbrouck of Ulster Greedy of n.
York, Van Wagner of Poughkeepsie Montgomery
Of Pennsy lvania, Morris Franklin of New York, g.
others addressed numerous and attentive listeners.
Glee Clubs sprung up in every direction and adj
ded TO the interest and animation of the scene."-
There were Vulnerable Banners with appropri-
ate inscriptions. One from Troy had on 1.-THE
Locos 20 Tor Texas-the Wings go for the United
States.'-The Advertiser places the estimate of the
number present on the ground at 3 o'clock in
the afternoon at forty thousand, ard states that
from first to last they do not think that less than
Seventy Five Thousand people visited the spot
AS this was only Mass Convention of the river
counties, it exceeded the exceptatons ofthe Wings
and completely dumb founded the Locos. Not
single accident occurred during the day.
! c. We shall commence Mr. Webster's speech
in our next.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
TIE CAMPAIGN -" HONOR TO WHOM
HONOR" &c.

Thus far in the campaign in Vermont, the servi-
ces of the Wing delegation of Vermont in Con-
gress deserve especial remembrance. Senator
Phelps, has been into every Congressional district
and addressed numerous conventions; Senator
Uphdm has been equally interchangeable having de-
livered numerous addresses in the counties Of
Orange Washington, Chttenden, Lamoille, Or
leans, Caledonia and Essex; and Messrs. Marsh,
Coiiamer and Foote of the House have not only
faithfully canvassed their districts but extend
ed their abors occasionally to their friends else
where. They have been faithful, able, eloquent,
and constant in their service to the Wing cause
and if in any single point the results of the cleo
ton do not come up to the expectations which have
been INDUCED, we are sure it has been rather from
the lack ofa thorough organizaton-ofan efficient
following up o. the Whig .Gaihby ieorks-than from
any lack of earnestness and ability in those ex-
Founders of our political faith.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06

G-ySThe article, to which the following is a
ply was published by US in good faith supposing it
to be correct lift was forgery in any particular,
as is olledged by Mr. ellison, the imposition upon
him was no greater than it was upon ourselves.
To The editors Of The ~ WatchmGn
In your last paper under the head of "Chelsea
Politics. use is made of my name falsely and un-
Justly. | am represented as deceiving Messrs.
Camp, Dutton, Densmore and the Kennsons, re-
spectng their renunciations from Whiggery.
The facts are entirely otherwise. The paper
containing what was published in the Patriot some
weeks since over the names Of Barnes Camp, Dut-
ten and the Kennis )ns, was handed me by the
Town Committee (Mr. Barnes name being then
signed to it with request to get the signatures of
Mr.. Camp and Mr.. Dutton if agreeable to their
wishes. | presented the same TO Mr.. Camp and
Mr.. Dutton, and they both freely signed it with
their own hands, after having heard every word of
1t read, and fully examined it, and being told it was
for publication. ! did not see the Kennisons on
the subject, nor to my recollection did ever speak
to either of them about it, the subject of politics,
but understood their signatures were procured by
another person.
] never spoke to Mr. Densmore on the subject
Of his remuneration, until since your last paper
came to this town, did ] ever present him any
paper for his signature. Since then | have in
CURED of hun why he so misrepresented me, and
called his attention to the article in your last pa
paper and he assures the, and states publicly that
it is forgery and that he never it until it ap-
peared in your paper.
suppose the article was intended for political
effect, and published so late that reply could be
publicly given before the election, but ! hope you
will be willing to correct the matter after election.
do not expect cUen this of the Bradford paper,
which also published the article and if it had not
appeared in any other sheet but that one, it would
never have been noticed. / trust you will do me
the justice to insert this in your paper.
JAMES Nj. gibson.
Chelsea Sept g 1914.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
ANNEXATION Is TO SUSTAIN SLAVE
RY, SC.

Resolutions unanimously adopted by locofoco
meeting in Holmes County, Mississippi, Aug. 3:
Resolred, That the security Of The Domestic hsii-
ttdions Of The South the military defence OF the great
valley of the Mississippi, the commercial, manu-
featuring, and agricultural prosperity OF the north
the common defence and general waifaro," all
demand the addition of the 'one star to the Amer
lean constellation.
Resolued, That we cordially approve of the nom
nation of James X. Polk and George NJ. Dallas
for president and Vice President of the United
States, not only for their devotion TO democratic
principles, and their eminent talents and private
virtues, but also for the noble stand which they
have taken in favor of the immediate annexation oil
Texas TO the United States.
From the resolutions of locofoco meeting in
Wilkinson Co. Mississippi, we find the following
reasons in favor of annexation:
Because without the territory of Texas our south
ern institutions are endangei ed and our common
country exposed to the caprice Of a powerful enc
my.
Because by the annexation Of Texas to the Uni
ted States, the price Of land tciH be greatly reduced
therein giuing all the encouragement to agriculture
that IS required, or that The federal constitution adj
mtS, and holding out to every poor man, the OPP
portunity of obtaining cheap and valuable home
in spite of the monopolizing spirit OF landed pro
prietors of this country.
We now understand what the Polkites of the
South mean by adequate protection to agricul
ture"--to wit: the reduction Of The price Of land
Now add, reduction of the price of the wages Of
labor, and we have the real identical Sub Treasu-
y-ocofoco-protective system under which the peo'
pie of % foreign governments are reduced to abb
ject penury and slavery.
The following resolutions were unanimously ad
opted by the locofocos of Smith Co. mississippi
on the Sd ult;
Resolued, That it is the sense ofths meeting, tC
consider the annexation of Texas to the United
States to be one of the paramount questions before
the people in the present contest.
| Resolved, That we consider the late rejection o.
the Treaty of annexation in the United States, as
an entire party measure, and destined as a fata
stab to the institutions Of the SOUTH and as an un
warrantable violation of the obligation which the U
States were under TO protect her citizens
| RESOLVED, That we consider Henry Clay as close
" allied to the north in ali his public measures tc
wit: high tariff in favor of the manufacturers o
the north, giving them % for protection and l.;
to the government:
Resolred, That Henry Clay's opposition to the
| immediate annexation of Texas 10 the United
States, without the consent of Mexico is tacitl,
acknowledging the cause of the abolition fanatics
at the north and furherng the cause OF the woulC
be philanthropists of England
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
CONGRESS-.

FirSi District. There is no doubt of the election
of Solomon Foot, by an increased majority.
Second District. We have given but few re-
turns. Hon. Jacob Collamer is reelected by an
increased majority.
Third District. We have returns from Chitten-
den Co., showing that Marsh also will be re elect
ed by large majority.
Fourth District. Returns from Sc towns give
Chandler 5265, Dillingham; 5733, Putnam, 1918
Majority against Dillingham; 760. The remaining
20 towns will not reduce this majority 200 votes
Dillingham; is defeated by about 500 votes. Glory
enough for one day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
Chelsea, Sept. 2, 1874.

Raph lmProUement-ln 1889, the Globe said of
tie present candidate Of the Democratic party,
"Mr Polk is ,oholy and totally an unfit man for Vice
President OF the United States He possesses 70
single qualification, which should enttle him to that
high office" We really think this is the most rap-
id improvement we ever heard of That man,
who in 1899 possessed not SINGLE qualification
for the Office of Vice President, should in the short
space of five years possess ALL the qualifications
for the Office of President, is very wonderful in
deed--so much so, that we think very few will be
induced to believe it All, that Baltimore Conven-
ton was great Mint Shop for counterfetng. and
stamping upon base metal, the superscription that
belongs only to pure and unadulterated coin-Ra-
leigh Indegendent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
THE ELECTION. ALL
Rightly

We give the following returns for Governor in
l06 towns. From this indication, the Wings
have undoubtedly secured larger majority in the
Legislature than last year-the election of the
Wing State Ticket over all comprehension TIE
DEFEAT OF PAUL DILLINGHAM; JR. IN
THIS DISTRICT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
POLK AND TEXAS IN VERMONT.
he briqhest star of tho North floats in triu,n

The brightest star Of the North floats in triumph
upon our Green Mountlins We have met the en-
envy and they are ours The black and bloody
flag Of Polk and Texas is leveled in the dust, never
to rise in Vermont. The contest was fought with
desperation by the locolocos and Brney men, but
the glorious Wings of Vermont ltood firm faith
fu and have a splendid victory. Its fruits are
wing governor, by 5000 majority, largely increas-
cd majority in the Legislature, 3 Congressman, a
wing U. S. Senator,and we have foored Dillingham;
in the 4th District. The nti-Polk and Texas
majority in the State is about 120OO.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
MR. CLAY AND THE CILLEY DUEL

The atrocious and oftrepeated yet still reiterated
SANDER upon Mr. Clay, in regard to the Cilley Du.
ell, is thus emphatcally and forever disposed of lin
the minds of all honorable mcn by letter from
Mr. Clay himself to DR.. Goble of Newark, publish
ed in the Tariff .4drocate of yesterday. Will those
presses which have DETAINED Mr. Clay in this matter
have the honesty to publish his denial ?-.New
York Tribune.
ASHLAND, 10th August 1874.
Ny Dear Sir IL received your friendly letter,
with the enclosed slip, cut out from a newspaper,
and appreciate, and am thankful for the motives
which prompted you to address me. l wish you
would obtain and peruse the correspondence which
passed between Messrs Wise, Graves and me, re-
spectng the lamentable affair between Messrs
Graves and Cilley, published about three weeks a.
60 have not copy oft but you can obtain it
from New York.
| 1t establishes list. That the draft which sug-
gested OF the challenge was made expressly with
the view ofleading to an adjustment Of the dispute
amicaby, and not, as alleged in the slip you for
warded, to close the door,
I'd. That never believed that the controversy
would occasion a hostile meeting, but continually
thought thst it ought to be, and would be, amicably
settled.
Sd. That was ignorant that the parties were to
meet in combat and where, and at what hour they
were to meet.
And 9TH. That when accidentally heard that
they had gone out to fight, although did not know
lne HouI, nor inc puce ADVISED inc PollSc W NC
called out, and they called out; but they miss
ed the parties in consequence of their taking an
unexpected route.
was not upon the ground, and had nothing
whatever to do with the conduct OF the combat
My agency, far as Ihad any in the whole trans
action was directed to the object of an amicable
settlement of the difficulty
am respectfully, your friend, and
o'bt servant,
II. CLAY.
n GAh1a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
MONTPELIER.

The election shows full vote, and gratifying
increase of Wing strength in despite of the efforts
of both of the opposing parties. Another such
battle will be the final one for oco-focosm in Mont
pelier. Compared with last year tie account stands
thus, according to one of the counts-in fact the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
DIR. ]. Goblo.

Andrew w. Young, leading .Aboitionst of
Wyoming County, and man of exalted character
and high standing, has addressed sound and un.
answerable letter to the Friends of the Liberty par
y in that county, to which he announces his de-
termination to support Mr.. Clay.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06

.Missoui.-The Senate will probably stand %
Iards 3 Sofls, and 8 Wings. Of house of 100
members only 90 are elected, their being two ties.
OF the 90, As are Whigs 6 Sofls and AZ Iiards. So
House, and chance for two more IN the counties
tied.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-09-06
WELL FOUGHT.

The Wings of Mortified, Berlin and Mddesex
have done nobly. Mortified is redeemed, high
and dry. Hurrah for Mortified
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-07-13

4 BOTTOM " ANECporE.-On the other side
of the river, the scene presents. truly. d most
memorable admiXtuTc of the terrible and beautl-
full. We were yesterday over there, with q most
agreeable party. under the polite conduct and at.
tention OF Captain Hopper and Clerk Anderson.
When the mind can forget the floating tenemcn,S,
the chimney peeplng from the water, men stand.
ing on the roofs, with guns in their hands, warn
ing steamboats, not to run over their dwellings,,
&c. &c.-and then glide, on a steamboat deck,
over prairts commonly Travelled on horseback.
through viStas oi trees SprInging fairy like from
the blue w.,veS-beauty cannot iail 70 entrance
the eve, and nil the spin, with Animation and
wonder.
One odd incident occurred Yesterday. MS the
New Haven was rounding about among the trees
of tie bottom.
Captain" said an anxious passenger, There
is = sufferer on that mound making signals OF
distress
.Pu, The boat round :" ,oarcd Captain Hop
per, ~ The women and children VIC VIII save, at
least :"
What DO lou WANT" beloved Captain
Hopper. after hall al hour spent in getting near
10 the spot.
. Matthew ;" replied solitary negro, nothing
else beng now visible upon the ,ohole island bu,
u cow,,chisktng ,oh:tc tail Gbost
Notdins what did you hail US for V
&c | did n; hal! you, massa; guess it mus; been
de ole COW :"
The laughter on board the New-Haven was
merry enough for several seconds
st. Louis Reveille.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-07-13

FRANKFORT on THr MAIN, MAY 3l.-An eXplt-
natory Circular of ihc much talked Of Association
for the Protection OF German Emigranis 10 TeXHs,
has At last been published. 1t * dated from May
encc, April 9, and signed by the Prince OF lelmll
gen, aud the Count of lsenburg, Meerhalz-the tut
Ter Jointly with Count Charles of Russell. 1t up-
pears that the Association has acquired, in the
Western part Of Texas an undivided territory of
considerable extent, as yet unculiNaled. 10 each
emisrant u lot al good land is guaranteed, whose
productions shall belong 10 him AT once, which he
shall possess freehold after being settled ii
Tor three yeas. The Association promise TO iurr-
ish good vessels, and wholesome and cheap proyis-
ions, at low rate of passage. Agents will assist
the cmicranls by their aid and advice the emf
grants will be transported after arrival free al
charge 10 the place oi settlement, where they will
find Lighthouses, barns, implements, seeds ard
plants cattle, and other neccssaries, at nodera'c
prices. Churches and schools, hysicians ard
npohecaries, aud hospital, shall be provided iur
them. 4 municipality and laws shall he establish
ed on the English plan. The transport will leave
in September. An emierant with y moderate ij,nl-
" mus, have 600 guilders, unmarried persons
about 300 but the Association will apply ) PEI
cent oil its receipts for the purpose oiacIlitatins the
passage and settling ofindigenl emgrans, 10 which
end they are gong 10 open subscription lis! ior
voluntary contributions.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-07-13

BURIED AT SEA.-Capt. Packer, of the sloop
Plume, informs us that on the 18th instant. while
at Elliot's Key. he picked up coffin which had
been washed ashore OH the beach. 1t was neatly
envclopcd in canvas covered on the outside with
tar, 30 MS to make it perfectly water tight. On
removing the covering he discovered a white pine
coffin, carefully corked up and ccmented with
rosn The coffin contained the body of ii young
man, supposed 10 be about twenty or twenty five
years OF aye, with black eyebrows and hai7
Capt T. thinks he must have been dead two
months d, least, and perhaps longer, as the bod,
was partially docaycd. The etliuvia arising
from the corpse was so great that it was imposS
bic to give 1t a minute examination and they
were compelled 10 inter it as soon as possible
Capt Packer and crcw raised stone over the
grave to mark the place where lie the remains of
their unknown but supposed brother mariner.
Light of the Reel
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-07-13

MRS. z. p. ELLErT.
e;,rx'sr ,b.u the Spirit who his presence lends
'a'l, and hafmonics OF Heaven arse?
MP OF pride his cnur.e n,tend.,
-s - rt,s gold and purple. who descend'
e.i,i.i palaces above the skies,
- -..,,.> a hazard DER some sbeitering VINE.
dwelling that the Shepherd music hear
r4stre humble tha,ch where ,0lworn llnb' rechhe
lie wakes TO life some mystery divine.
fe,chance 10 cradle oft believed with tear
'Ts Homer sleeping. by bond.men FED.
Warmed with III, love lest lies faint spark expire
7Tua child bant.ked from ms beecben shade.
WHO nouns the lccks ne erst To pasture led.
And who >,uII one day strike Vlfgils lyIe
A Moses. floating IN ms ark a'one.
Graded IN rushe, the reckless tide,
To him are Sinai's awful llzh,ainrs shown:
Though now be nouds the clay. cleaves the one,
To build the fnbIic of his tyran;s' pride!
Thus hid in Nature till the moment b.st.
Life rpens for the lie that ne'et shall die;
Gold IN the mlne-the pearl IN oceans breast
The gem in darkness where is light hath rest
Thus glory rpens IN obscurIty.
Glory-,be seIf- made plpni1-born on high.
That once century de-eeBds 10 Earth.
On one loved name u crood and breathe sgh
That, like It's emblem. on the Earth mus, die.
While none can know It's secret place Of birth
Marvel not. then. II angels roted IL light,
Thy SUMMERS break with harmonic unknown
Remember Jacob Heaven visions bright
Sends d0wr brows which. through the restless night
Arc c.ilowed only some barren stone
For me- though filed with good that wealth beltows.
How Gladly would Fortunes gifts decline.
Would give TIE pomp that curtains my repcse
For one OF ,hU,e soft hours ut evenings close.
Which, by ny ie uees frogrant shade were NINE
Those heaveay dreams that charmed my youthful bte'
And which no store OF gold could ever buy
When sank the sun into the purple West.
And, at my mothers early hour Of rest.
The flo me upon our hearth bsscd bright and high.
O.wben we safe the oakea table round.
Which. for evening meal, hei love hud rpreud.
And thanked on, God. with gratitude profound.
For SIMPLE fruits with which the field abound,
And for blessing Of our daily bread.