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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19

not a single safe and connodious harbor FROM its
Southern extremity until we approach the 49th par
allcl of latitude.
1t is far from the intention of the undersigned
again to open the discussion Of the conflicting
claims of the two powers to the Oregon territory.
II is sufficient for him to state the continued CON
yction Of the President, that the United States
hold the best title IN existence to the whole Of this
territory.
Under this conviction, he cannot consent to ieop.
ard for his country all the great interests involved
and by any possibility, however remote, to deprive
the Republic of all the good harbors on the coast
by referring the question to arbitration
Neither is the territory in dispute of equal, or
neary equal, value, to the two powers While it
is invaluable to the United States, it is of compir-
ativeiy small Importance to Great Britain.
To her, Oregon would be but distant colonial
possession of doubtful value and which, from the
natural progress Of human events, she would not
probably enough enjoy to derive tiom it essential
benefits while to the United States j. would be-
come an integral and essential portion Of the Re-
public.
The gain to Great Britain she would never sen
sibly feel, while the loss to the United States would
be rreparabe.
The undersigned is perfectly aware that such
considerations can have no bearing upon the ques-
ton Of the title of either party
They are presented solely for the purpose of eX-
planning the views of the President in his refusal
to adopt any measure which should withdraw our
title from the control Of the Government and Peo-
pie Of the United States and place it within the
jurisdiction Of any Arbitrator, no matter how intel.
ligent and respectable
The President cordially concurs with the Gov
eminent of Great Britain in desiring that the con
troversy may be amicably adjusted. OF this he
has given the strongest proofs before .he whole
world.
He believes that as there are no two nations on
The earth more closely bound together by the ties
of commerce, so there are none who ought to be
more able and willing to do each other justice,
without fhe intcrpostion Of any arbitrator.
The undersigned ayails himself Of This occasion
to renew to Mr. Pakenham the assurance of his
high consideration.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Right Honorable RICHARD PAKENHAM, &c. &c.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19
MIR. WALKERS TARIFF BILL.

The Washington correspondent Of the Boston
Daily Advertiser and Patriot gives full account
of the Tariff bill, which has been prepared for the
Committee of Ways and Means by the Secretary
Of the Treasury, aided by various officers Of the
Customs from the principal cities. This bill con-
ssts of various schedules, each containing all
ticlcs subjected to the same duiy,-thus:
Schedule A. imposes IS per cent. on all distilled
spirits.
Schedule b. imposes 80 per cent. on all manu-
features Of leather, hats, iron, sugar, molasses,
= soaps, wines Of all kinds, coal, and various manu-
features of cotton and wors,ed.
Schedule c. imposes % per cent. on all manu-
facmrers of wool, worsed and silk-also on but
tons of all kinds, hannels baizes and sundry kinds
of carpets.
Schedule d. imposes 90 per cent. duty on Hoo
and Hemp manufactured, and on manufactures
of hemp flax, cotton and straw generally; on pa
per- furs, glass steel, tanned leather tobacco, books
Schedule f. imposes 10 per cent. duty on cop
per- pig tin, zinc, grindstones. guns.
Schedule G. is the free list and includes tea
coffee, salt, guano animals imported for breed and
other matters of less Importance.
Such is the bill of Mr.. Walker--a bill which
does not accord with the proessed principles of the
free traders on the hand and on the other can
not satisfy the friends of protection In nearly all
the points upon which locofocoism has harped loud
est against the present tariff this bill is itself liable
TO complaint. Shall hear locofocoism COM
plain of it? What think they of the equality of
only 20 per cent. duty on the wool of Vermont,
and 80 on the iron of Pennsylvania and the sugar
of Louisiana? On what ground can they justify
5 per cent. more duty on manufactures Of wool
than on wool itself and the putting raw hides at
10 per cent. leather 90, and manufactures of leah-
er 30? On what ground, save the broad ground
of Proieciion} And if they come to that ground,
why not away with all this hnkerng, and stick to
the Protective Tariff OF 1912? We wait to see
what the locofoco Committee of Ways and Means
will do with this bill.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19
LOUIS McLANE, &c &c.
Mr.. .NcLane 10 NJ. Buchanan.


LONDON Jan 8, lei6'
SIR received on lle E9'h oil december your
despatch dated nc i3th OF that month; and on the
uay loIo"!Hg l sought an interview WIN Lord
Aoerdeet' IN order that, III conformity with your
hstrucuohs' uight Drn9 TO ms notice the wariike
preparations making by Great britain ana, II pos
slDle' ascertain lheir real character ahd opJec'
IL WIN not escape you mat upon suc'I SuuJect
1t Is not easy 20 oo'on tTi! iou' answers;
OF enlty ue'iii,e oLoll' niT'la'Ion ana diu
nov doeol ,lat ildnh PERSONA conference was inc
pest II ho' Inc only, mode OF obtaining any salts
"I'oiy inio'li.a'ion "nStDNe'i
III 'n'I1u"c'nS ue suplec'i aGEerled al 'le same
lo u NV 'iiIoI tt'"'on uo IeS'ue,t ma received
non u !o'IO'y ~ 'ou'o'S VI we oAtc""'G WarHNe
preparations 'huhg Uy NreNt bT!aln, ana lhe nat
ural inference upon ms part mat IN lhe present pa
enc state oi tnG reiatlons 81 NFel h"ian WIN all
the powers 81 EUROPE, 'Hpi coulu oh,y IooR 10
rupture "HH Tue U"i'ed states on The oregon
question
LORD Aberdeen salu very promptly ana irahk'y
lnat 1t WoHI' ue improper 70 u'sgu'se u,' Wl t'.e
SlhcefesI uo9Io 70 uNoic ~ ucy were oo',geu 70
oo@ 70 'lio VI loptu!e WA" ''9 l"'pu
SUITES an" t''n' ~ SUI" Tt'S'' ''e ""I,no PFC
purul'ohs no" nun'ns wou.u uo u9,lul ana l'!'Por-
IAN, o9t nc sIu''I' AZ tllo Sa' 'c very PcsI'e-
" ana uiS'llot'y ui"t u''y niu u" u"1oI reference
10 such rupture auu "oul' nave oceh n!aue III
NE same way ana 10 tnc same cHteh'' WlnouL re-
ga I e 10 t' '''0''' u O'V' D''''' ana INC NJ
lie also adVeFted 10 the tict mat Such Prepara'
llonS as were "ctuaiy making h'a ueCh comHlehc-
ed before me relations between Inc Oh''ed states
ana GTeut hillaiil Hau pecolc a' Sct'S"S us Uioy
now appeared 10 Oc ana therefore could not at mat
time have any connection WIN dllicultIcs winch
had since grown out Oh ue Oreeo" question: ne
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19

ease IN persons that showed good scars, and who
said they had been well voccnatcd, that therarms
were rcty sore, &c.
was vaccinated in the fall Of 1918; have re-
peaedIy, even an hundred times vaccinated myself
since. Last fall, (lSi50 particularly | vaccinated
myself ten times; but 1t did not, in any one ms.
anco take effect. When the smallpox was so
prevalent in the years 1929, 1893. aud 1924. was
constantly amongst it, often having hundred or
more patients at time among the poor | never
had The slightest symptom of the disease.
believe the present prevalence of small pox 10
he owing TO inatention to patients after the inser-
ION OF the virus. The common price for vaccna-
ton (Sl) is mere nominal affair; it does not pay
n physician Tor even three, to say nothing of )OW
visits, Hence it is often the case that the physi-
clan inserts the matter in the arm, and never secs
the patient afterwards. The mere fact of opera-
ton satisfies the patient and his friends Il NAV
not have taken effect at all it may have taken, but
accident has destroyed It's effect upon the con-
stllution. And hence this great ,enllve of one
ui the most terrible scOurges of the world is brought
into disreputc. ] do not believe that the prevent
i've effects OF perfect vaccination ever swear out"
My own experience Is upwards Of twenty-seyen
years From 1919 10 1922 inclusive, Wcciuated
upwards OF 33,CO0 persons base seen great num-
bers Of them since, time and again, but have never
found one that had taken variolod or small poX.-
But have always been PARTICULAR in the selection
Of matter TO vaccinae with. prefer that which
has been on the arm full fifteen and from that on
to seventeen, eig'hcen or even twenty daysisaud
that from tuH gTopn persons, 'rheR possible robust
and healthy patients always rejecting that from
all others. ! never take matter from doubtful sour.
COS.
feel very certain that, If these hints could be
taken and acted upon by all our physicians and the
people, the small puX would be completely cXtrpa-
ted in month. | offer them with much difiidcuce,
and certainly with due difference to the faculty.
GIDEON r. Al {
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19
.lh. Pa&enFrn 10 .lb'. buchanan.

w AhHlNblONi Jhi w. iciO.
With an anxious desire to contribute by every
means in his power to a satisfactory conclusion of
The question pending between the two Governments
respecting Oregon, the Undersigned, her Britannia
Alajestys Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plon-
ipotentiarY, has reflected on the contents Of the
note addressed to him on the 3D. instant by the Sec
rotary Of State of the United States in answer to
that which the undersigned had the honor to address
to him on the 9th of last month.
The note Of the undersigned proposed to the
Government of the United States, that the whole
question Of an equitable partition Of the Oregon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19

There is now in the Treasury of the Republic
of Texas over 100000, and the Collector of Gal
weston estimates that sum equal to this will DO
forwarded to the Treasury at the close of the pres
ent quarter. Should the United States Government
liquidate all expenses incurred by Texas on ac-
count of the measure Of annexation, it is estimated
that there will be in the Treasury of the State at
the expiration of the term of President Jones, a
bout $350,000 Who says that TeXas is an nsol-
vent State ?-.N o. paper
This is pretty TRADE Texas owes SO much
as a nation that her wisest men don't know how to
count it and now she throws up her cap and tells
how solvent she is as Slate! We have heard of
man who boosted that he saved $4,000 by going
through BANKRUPTCY, but that is no touch to this mag
nifcent operation" of Texas IN throwing her debt
upon Uncle Sam.-BOston Mail.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19

territory should be referred 10 the arbitration Of
some friendly Sovereign or State.
In hls answer tho Secretary of State informed
The undersigned that his proposition could not be
accepted That 1t did not propose to refer to orbl-
rauun the question Of the title to the Oregon ter
rilory cloimedby the two powers respectively.
That in proposing TO refer to a friendly Soyer-
eign or State merely tie partition or equitable di-
vision Of the territory between the purilcs, 1t as
suuos the fact that the title Of Great Britain TO
portion of the territory is valid, and thus takes for
granted the very question IN dispute.
That urder this proposition the very terms Of the
submission would contain an express acknowledge
mcrt of the right Of Great Britain 10 portion of
the territory, aud would necessarily preclude the
United States from claiming the whole territory be-
lore the arbitrator; and this, too, the Secretary OF
State goes to observe, in the face OF this note 10
the undersigned Of 30th Of August by which the
President has assorted In the most solemn form the
title Of the United States to the whole territory.
II is no. the purpose Of the Undersigned in the
present note TO renew tue discussion DIS to the TILE
of either party, Great Britain or the United States,
to the whole or to any part OF the Oregon territory
He must, however, beg leave, with reference to
the observation which he has just quoted, TO re-
mind the United States Secretary Of State, that if
the Government OF the United States have formal
y advanced claim to the Whole OF the Oregon
territory 1t is less certain that Great Britain has
lin Il manner equally formal declared that she too
has rights IN the Oregon territory; Incompatible
WIN INC exclusive clalIn advanced ny 'he uh''ed
This declaration, arising from a conviction equal
" sincere, will, the undersigned Is persuaded, be
viewed win me same consideration ny the Govern
ment OF the Cnltrd states Us they expect thal hrir
own occNra'lon sh"uu 'ectl'c at tio MINUS Vi ''o
u9 n OF HIeo' PI'''"
MS Prehlscu 'ne ooJect o uie u'ue'9 sneu III
undressing J." MT. buchanan ''e 'IeSen' co'''''ul-
G"'3n Is 70 as'er'a'" from nm M'io''l'' SURPRISING
me BRUSH NoVHfhneht 10 entertain 10 ouJeCuoh 10
sncn course, IL would sun IIe views o. 'le Ohi'ed
Sta''s government TO rcer 10 arUlra'I"n' not as
'Is "'Io'uy occi ulc VI IN cq"l,
a9Ie lar'l'on OF lo Territory! uu' tle Question Oh
l'te III CilHer Oh inc TWO powers 10 hy "Hot lcrri
'o'Ii suoiecf OF coursg' 10 tne Co"u'''G" UNI II
neither should be found, III the opinion OF thc arO'
traitor, 10 possess complete tllc TO thc WlOe ter
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19


ly, and the House has concurred, with only six dis
sentng votes.
o. We copy the following from the National
| Incllgencer, as being well timed. The small
pox is prevailing mach more extensively this year
than usual OF course the chances of exposure arc
greatly multiplied.
SMALLPOX AND VACCINATION.
! Rules and HINTS 10 Physicians and The Peoyic.
| list. Vaccine matter should always be- selected
and none taken except from perfectly healthy sub.
iects.
| "a. The longer tie pustue continues after vac
cination the more perfect the protection will be-
and the better will be the matter to yUccnate 9th
ers with.
81. As general rule would take no matter
from any subject to yacclnatG others with that had
not passed at least fifteen days from the time OF
vaccination; | should never take matter from any
patient that had broken the pusuIc by scratching
or any other menus; nor if local inflammation had
been caused by taking cold or otherwise.
4th. The patient should be examined on the
fourth day after vaccination. II there be any
doubt as to lis having taking effect he should be
vaccinated in the other arm, The patient should
be examined also OF the eighth or ninth day. II
there be no fever, or niher constitutional symptoms
such as soreness of the aXary glands, &c, he
should be yacciuaed in the o'her arm. lie should
be seen again on the sixteenth day. If the pusue
shall have become dry, and crust perfect it should
then be taken of, if ii be- if not, another eX-
animation on the l7h or 18th day will b. ncces,
| sary.
! i,h If the pustule dries up, forming a scob be.
tore the 18th day, | should consider it imperfect
and yacciuatc the patlentagaln Because IN many
cases the vaccino disease is mere local affection
and when it Is so, it can, Of course, afford no pro
lection against small poX. This local character is
readily seen in the absence Of fever on the eighth
or ninth day. absence Of soreness in the aXiiary
glands, aud IN the short duration Of the pusluIe,
9Th | recommend re vaccination in all cases in
which there is any doubt of previous efficacy In
such cases | never depend upon the appearance OF
the scar, nor the memory Of the patient the first
time. II this be not satisfactory, according to the
above rules, re-yuccinate.
have never seen person that kReic had been
perfectly vaccnated, take either vaccination sec
ond time, or variolold, or small poY,
J The scar is not to be depended upon. 1t can
only inform us that vaccination had been attempted.
The puslule may have been scratched, or opened
IN some other way; common sore nay have LETT
the scar. Non medical people are not good Judges
as to the perfection OF vaccination. have, IN nu-
mcrous instances produced the perfect vaccine dis
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19

The President has received information from
variety of sources, which he cannot disregard, that
Great Britain is now making extensive warikc
preparations As her relations with all the powers
of Europe seem at present to he Of peaceful char
acter, the prevailing and natural inference here is
that these Preparations look to II rupture with tile
United States on the Oregon question.
IT is OF vast Importance that this government
shoud--as early possible-oseertain their true
character. You therefore instructed to embrace
the first opportunity of bringing this subject to the
notice of the Earl Of Aberdeen, in such manner
as you may deem most expedient.
The President IS also anxious to learn Your own
opinion upon this subject with the least practical
delay. | am, &c.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19

o. We copy the following from the National
Intclligencer as being well timed. Tho small
poX is prevailing mach more extensively this year
than usual; OF course the chances of exposure are
greatly multiplied.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-02-19
PENNSYLVANIA STANDS BY THE TA
RIFF

The resolutions, instructing the Pennsylvania
delegation in Congress to oppose all attempts to
alter modify the tariff act of the Both of August
1872" have been passed by the Senate unanimous
ly, and the House has concurred, with only six dis
senting votes.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-13
Correspondence OF the n. V. Jour Of Commerce.
Beaufort N C a Oct Is


There qui'e excitement IN town Yesterday even.
ing IN consequence OF the appearance of the bar large
brig that stood of aud for hours The plos wen,
OF, and alter getting alongside the pilot (DilD seeing SIX
negroes aud only two white men, quite astonshed lie
asked who was the Captain and negro replied that he
was inquired he could permission on shore
Nc &c The pilots then returned ashore after which this
negro captain took three in boat and came up 10
town, eavng the brig o) after provisions. On landing
they questioned and stated that they left the former
captain at Campeachy very sick, aud the OF
the bng given m the charge this negro he being the
only navigator board After which, vne OF the bosrs
crew. upon being very particularly neTrogatod stated that
the captain in the brig aud on Wednesday night
last week fell overheard These contrary staiemenscu
sed the czens suspect them Of having murdered The
captain
They were then examined separately by Mr. Bryan and
all stated that the Captain fell overheard She the brg
now IN, and MIR Whtehear has returned from on board
lie examined the papers, aud found them all REGULAR
Tie statement he received from the mate that they have
been out from Campeachy 81 days; about the 23d at
the Captain fell overheard lie also that the Capt
became insane sVon after they out and that he the
mae not being competent the brig gave up
charge 20 the negro
The brig is called the Harriet. Of MarbIehead, think
from Campeaehy laden with logwOod bound to New York
consigned 10 Rowland & Aspnwall. She is upwards Of
200 tons.
The citizens believe that the last statement is correct
HE negro Captain asked why h. preyaricated. lie
stated that no knew he slave state and was fear
ul e might hc taken up They out OF provisions and
their object IS TO get supply, and proceed New York
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-13

Our readers will perceive that gallant te Army
under the command Of General Taylor has again covered
itself with glory 1t may be doubted whether there is any
Thing in military history which can bear comparison
with its achievements in the late attack upon Monterey
That an army OF 1000 regulars assisted by 1000 voun-
iee should haze the courage attack 1000 regulars and
1000 volunteers IN the open field, appears almost incrcd
Die. That they should have assacd them onenchcd up
10 their nocks, defended by works which Of themselves
were equal army Of 10000 men, to border on
'e marvellous That they should only have succeeded
IN the attack but have driven their enemy resoui8 and
disciplined ne was armed ia the best manner and pro-
ydod with Of English manufacture is absolutely
astounding. We seem transported the days Df chivary
and romance. We a Cor,cs read.ng the fields OF
Mexico, not opposing band u knights clothed in i'm
penotfabe to horde OF naked and haarmed cav
ayes, bat conendng manluy, will equal arms and equal
discipline against force doubIy numerous as his own
their actual strength. True loss has been heavy but
that very circumstance goes far prove the undauned
gaauty OF officers aud men, well ~ the courage
OF those with whom Dc their fate 10 contend. A
bloodcss victory part might have been more nc
cepinbc 10 the naont might have answered the purpo-
rcs Tor which tho entered into for bcttert m ht
have led more speedily adjustment Of this unhappy
engaged it. both officers and men the high rcnown
10 which they have fallen heirs. Peace TO the brave who
have fallen on the field Of their glory! twill be long VIC
hope, before their county shall mourn their loss
90 cherish the recollection N their valJr.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-10-13
General kenrncY.
The Albany Argus sny.:-

no Albany Argus says -
"THE CosquEsr or NV Mryir1.-We published yes
tcrday the PROCLAMATION OF Com Soat, Of the o. s. naval
force IN the Pechc and follow to-day with tho pro-
cinmatOn Of Gen. keaney, gonora-n-clcf OF the L. $
army IN New Mexico, and the declared governor Of
that American territory
Thcc documents Of the highest interest and mDor-
iancc. These who T'ad thcm-and who will not will
perceive that they only place these important move
meats the true gound but conceived and uttered n
night spirit The largest aud rights OF citi-
zcnshp-the perfect enjoyment OF every civil and reigi
Gus pryoge-are guaranteed 70 the people o. New Mex-
CO. and they the Union upon the bu-s Of egly and
justice which is clear and significant a feature of de-
mocrauc form Of government"
So they haze entered tho Union. have they We should
be glad 10 know what io'ms whe'h-r us States or a.
territories snd under VIVA; clause Of the Constitution
With regard 10 that instrument 10 was Fundamental rule
with tho Democrats Of 'O5 that Whatever power was not
sxfJessly giJea tac.uy withheld. "V0is nous apoa
change tout celia" Mooro's doctor said when his "a.
told him he thought the heart on the lelt sdo-
at used to be bu, tSe tmoanng the Dfs Of tho nc
school 10 which he beonged) "hayo altered oil llatp
Wo somewhat od.lusiioncd, and do not exactly On
dersiand the readings Of the Constitution Ono claus
to Congress the power Of admitting new States
DO General konrney and Commodore Slolt according Il
the construction claim to be Congress