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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

O. The Freemen is in one respect quite COM
Elementary to the Wing State ConVention-we
mean, when it characteristics the resolutions as
oe'ng alter the ste,eObPed Wing form. Good,
SIT s'efeo'yped, solid, permanent-a term as
characteristic OF the Wing party and its princi-
ples as it is unlike certain SORT Of politicians
who are "blown about by every wind of doc
trine." In another point we are sorry that the
Freeman is entirely incorrect: there was NOT A.
ny resolution presented which praised Gen. Tay-
or or any officer to the exclusion of others
none which aimed at Gen. Taylor particularly a,
all. The design was originally land as finally
carried QUIT to yield justice to all, not forgetting
just measure of dispraise to the orignators o
the War.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

The WAR. The Jonesborough (Tenn.) Wing
has the following statements, respecting the two
regiments Tennessee volunteers who went thro'
years service in Mexico--
Col. WIN. h. Campbcl's first regiment of Ten
nessee volunteers numbered one thousand brave
men on their march to Mexico. Only three hun
dred and fifty, rank and file, of this gallant reg.
ment, returned with their Cglonel TO their homes.
COL WIN. Il. Haskel's second regiment OF
Tennessee volunteers numbered ,040 on their
march to Mexico. Only 800 of those gallant
men, rank and file, returned with Col. Haskell to
their homes and frends--their wives and chill
dren-ther fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers and
other relatives and friends.
The rest Of them thirteen hundred and thr-
ty-slckness and bullets, disease, and shot and
swords, have consigned to an early grave in a
foreign land, far from their native homes, with
out collins and winding sheets, or headstones, to
tell Who they are or Iehsrs they are.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
ARTEMA AS CUSHMAN,
HARVEY BURTON,
ROBERT ID. CIR AM,
DEARBORN II. HILTON.

The report was accepted, and the gentlemen
named were severay put in nomination, by the
unanimous vote of the Convention.
The committee on resolutions reported the fol
lowing series which, after a spirited discussion
by J. Converse, r. L. Powers, r. Hale, and F..
Billings, were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That as we witness The destructive
policy of the present administration in the over
throw of the Wing Tariff of lS42-the existing
unrighteous war with Mexico, and their kindred
ruinous schemes, we turn with increasing attach
ment to the principles Of the great Wing party,
and swear a fidelity to those principles which, if
initiated by call of like precious faith" shall
give TO Locofoco misrule quietus from whence
1t shall never awake.
Resolved, That white the Wings of Vermont
would ever extend a fostering hand to the great
Educational, Agricultural, Mechanical, Mercan-
tile, and all other auGable enterprises of the day,
they would be the first 10 repel the invasions OF
foreign foe, and the last to wage an unlawful
aud oppressive war upon a weak and defenceess
sister Republic
RESOLVED, "That the present war with Mexico
is unconstitutional, commenced by the President
of the United States upon his own responsible.
ty, with no declarations OF war by the Govern
ments OF either nation--that it is not and canno,
be justified by any circumstances then or now
exlstlng,--that the same was commenced and is
carried on for the unloly purpose of extending
the area OF slavery, and the securing to the slave
States the control of the future destines of this
great nation; and that it is the imperative dut,
Of all who regard the liberty of our country, tc
enlist in perseyerng opposition to the aggres
sion of the slave power, and by the peaceful anc
efectual use Of the ballot box, hush the nation tc
peace"
ReSolUed, That in ARENAS Cushman, Harvey
Burton, Robert d. Cram, and Dearborn Ii. Hilton
we recognize firm and tried Wings, men who, il
elected, will faithfully represent the views ant
feelings of the Wings of Windsor County il
the Senate of Vermont, and we hereby pledge
them our cordial and undivided support.
Resolved, That we most heartily approve O.
the recent nomination of the Wing State Con
vention of the 9Th inst, and pledge for the tick.
ct support becoming the Wings of Windsor
County.
The following resolution was introduced by O
P. Chandler, discussed by ]. Converse, r. E
Powers, and John A. Pratt, and adopted:
RESOLVED, That we are opposed 10 all further
acquisition of territory to this country, and es
peclay territory now inhabited by popula
ton, whose character, aims and interests are I'M
like and opposed to our own, and that in the
judgment the acquisition of any part of the ter
ritory of Mexico would be injurious to the in
terests and dangerous to the liberties of on
country.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
SPIRIT OF THE WING PRESS.
From the Rutland Herald.
Whig State Convention.

BY the published proceedings of the State
Convention it will be seen that the ever ready
and unconquered Wings of Vermont are again
in the field, and are once more arraying them
selves to meet in becoming manner the on
saugh of those who would subvert the rights OF
northern freemen, and who, for the sake of par
ty, would sacrifice our dearest interests and place
us with themselves at the feet of their masters
the LocoToco Slave Party of the South.
1t will he seen that the Wing State Ticket is
changed only in one single particular, from that
of last year land we can most cheeriully rec
ommend this ticket TO the hearty support of all
who really feel for the dignity and interests of
the Green Mountain State. OF HORACE EATON
and of LEONARD SARGEANT it is unnecessary
for us to speak. The vote of Vermont at the
last election was expressive of the high regard
in which these men and the principles they adj
vocate are held by our sreomen land the admin
isration Of affairs during the time in which they
have been in office, has been such as to warrant
the voters of Vermont in extending to them their
sufrages in the coming election.
While we regret the declinaton of Mr.. Jew.
cit to serve longer in the important and respon-
sbe station which he has so ably and faithfully
filled for the past year-we cannot but congrat-
ulate all in the fact that the management of the
Treasury Department of the State is likely to
fall into competent and trustworthy hands. All
who are IN any way acquainted with the general
and business character of GEoRGE HowEs will
readily vouch for the faithful performance of the
trust which the Wings of Vermont propose to
place in his hands.
o. We learn that at the Loco Foco State
Convention, holden at Montpelier on the 9TH in
stant-the Hon. Paul Dillingham; the 'artiul
dodger' was nominated as candidate for Govern.
or. Smile and Bank Reform has been laid up
on the shelf, and The cry Ct Dillingham; and State
Reform, will again form the burden of the song
of the would be reformers-the Locofocos Of
Vermont.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

venture to predict that no more Harbor and
River Bills will be vetoed or Stolen"
The Convention was fortunate in the selection
ofits President Mr.. Bates,) though when called
10 the Chair, but few were aware of his fitness
to discharge its duties. Mr.. Bates was a mem
Der Of Congress in 1894 and 1925. Then the
sole Representative from Missouri, he felt it 10
be his duty to cast the vote Of his State for Mr.
Adams. This lost him the popular favor of his
State; and he has since been in retirement,
greatly respected, at St Louis, as dstln guishod
member Of the bar.
If General Coss had any hold upon the conf.
dence of the people of the West, his cold, formal
and almost disrespectiu letter to this con genton
occosioned general, broad laugh T he second
reading changed the expression into oae of with
ering scorn. And this was scorn o. ruen who
weld the political power of Michigun, Illinois
Wisconsin,, and, to good degree, of Ohio.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

By the way, this express was continued by
horses through Keene, Rutland and Burlington
to Montreal, and the Burlington Free Press says
" it reached Montreal 1880 miles, in % hours,
and sevem hours ahead of the express via Frank
lin and Montpelier. There is an error in the
last part fine statement: the express via Frank
lin and Montpelier was in seren minutes ahead,
some three hours lost time on
the Lowell and Concord roads.
A train from London TO Birmingham (Eng.)
was recently run at the average rate of Sc miles
an hour. part of the distance was run at the
rate of rs miles an hour! and 81 miles were run
in 81 minutes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
A FATAL ERROR.

In a new work, entitled the History OF Mexico
from its Conquest by CoNez down to the present
time, by Philip Young, NJ. d., occurs the follow
ing paragraph an relation to The pass given by
President Polk to Santa Anna:
"a most fatal error it was, TO thus sanction
the return of perhaps the only man in Mexico,
who was capable Of uniting the various parties,
developing the resources Of the country, or of or
ganizing and maintaining a powerful army. A
better mode of Indefinitely prolonglng the war
could not have been suggested by the demon Of
discord himself"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
Tbr Aftextean fOor.

FkoM Mexico. The following telegraphic
communication, received at Baltimore from Fred
ericksburg, Va dated July IL, contains the la
test news from Mexico:
"The cars have arrived from Richmond bring
ing the Southern mall regularly due, and New
Orleans papers TO the 9TH inst.
The papers contain some later news from Mex .
leo and the army under Gen. Scott
1t is said that a malignant and fatal dysentsry
was prevailing among the troops under Gen.
Scott, produced, as was supposed by the use of
poisoned milk. Several of the soldiers are said
to have died. How the milk had become poi
soned had not been discovered, but the presunip-
ton was, that the poisonous substance was put
into il by some innlicinns Mexichnsn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
LATER FROM MEXICO,

The New Orleans papers furnish copious ex-
tracts from Mexican papers, received by recent
arrival.
Gen. Scott was still at Puebla on the Goth Of
June, awaiting the arrival oil Generals Cadwal-
lader and Pillow.
A verbal account states that Gen Cadwallader
had arrived at Puebla.
Gen. Scott had sent communication to the
capital, to the effect that Mr.. Trst was author-
zed to treat with the Mexican Government for a
peace but Santa Anna could not place General
SCOTS communication before Congress, having
failed TO secure quorum of that body.
Letters from Mr.. Kendall to the New Orleans
Pcayune, encourage the belief that Peace is at
hand
1t was rumored that Gen. Pillow had had sew.
eral engagements with Guerrilla parties.
AS late as the goth June, the American prs-
oners Gaines, Borland, Clay, and others,) had
not been released.
Correspondence of the Courier & Enquirer.
New ORLEANS, July Z, lS47.
I have Just time to say that the Alabama is in
with Vera Cruz dates of the I'd. Gen. Scott is
still at Puebla and will not move till he has
10000 men, Gen. Cadwallader has joined him.
General Pillow was still on the way and will be
Obliged TO fight hard. All communications be-
tween Vera Cruz and Pueba are now cut off.
Correspondence of the New Orleans Times.
VERA CRUZ June 2S, 1917
| Gentlemen: In two days more we shall have
direct and authentic intelligence from the Mex
lean capital, by the British courier, who will also
tell US what Gen. Scott is doing, and how mat
tiers are all along the road. In the meantime,
we will thrive as well as we can on the interest
of what we already know. People here affect
surprise at the latest trick OF Santa Anna that
of postponing the election.
Friends Of the war and friends Of peace Join
in denounclng the measure as one of the most
rascally of its rascally author. The friends of
Santa Anna only have word to say in justlf-
cation. His pretext was as bold as it was nso-
lent, and it is strange that even MeXcans could
admit it as plausible Herrera's only immediate
chance hes in pronunciamento, but such a step
would be hazardous while Santa Annals mlnlons
lead the army
Jalapa, believe has been entirely abandoned
by our troops, and, indeed, we this evening have
intelligence that TIE guerillas lave taken possess
sion of that city. Vera Cruz has less than three
hundred in her garrison. The National
Bridge Encerro and Cerro Gordo certainly, and
Jaapa probably are not all guarded, and the
country is flooded with the native enemy.
29th-L;eut. - Mortified, of Captain Ford's
company OF Indiana Dragons, this morning blew
his brains out with pistol, at the camp near the
city. No one can tell what impecd him to the
foolish deed.
The health of the city has suffered but little
change for the past week or two, and all clrcum-
stances considered may be pronounced good
The mortality has averaged less than ten daily
within the time mentioned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

i. is the duty of freemen to use all constitutional
means to confne slavery within its original Inn.
its and to labor for its final, utter and complete
extermination.
Resolved, finally, That we have entire conf
dence in the measures and policy Of the great
Wing party, and believe in their success will be
secured the best interests of our common coun-
try.
Resolved, That we approve of the nomination
of Rob't Whitclaw and James d. Bell, this day
made for County Senators, and that we will use
all honorable means to secure their election.
Resolved, That we approve the nominations
of the Wing State Convention, of Horace Eaton
for Governor, Leonard Sergeant, for 1t. Gov.
and Geo. Howcs, for Treasurer, and pledge them
our united and hearty support.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
ADHERENCE OFPRINCIPLE.

A good hit at the excessive zeal of some of
the third party men in favor Of the African race,
was made by one of our citizens on the day OF
the State Convention of that party. On being
asked why he did not attend, he said it was on
account of difference Of principles in his opln'
ion white man is full as good as black one,
if he only behaves as well.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

FIRE. On Saturday last about 8 in the morn
ing barn in the rear of the dwelling of Eras-
tus Hubbard was discovered to be on fire but
notwithstanding fresh breeze and the connec-
ton OF the barn with range of wooden build
ings, by the well directed efforts of the firemen
the damage was confined to the building in which
1t originated and parts of the adjoining sheds
Insured into the bargain.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
HENRY CLAY.

We direct attention to the following valuable
from Kentucky. We thank our
correspondent for it. 1t conveys intelligence of
thrilling interest Many of our readers the per-
sonal friends and admirers of the eminent man
who is the subject of it, will rejoice in this i'm
pressve declaration of his faith in Christ
Such an event might have been anticipated.
The uniform respect with which Mr.. Clay was
known to be in the habit Of regarding religion,
and his frequent public expressions of desire
10 be Christian, had inspired the hope that if
God in his providence should ever permit him to
leave the noisy arena of public life, he might,
amid the quiet influences OF his own loved home,
become "A Christian.
His has been an eventfu career; few public
men of any nation have passed through more
citing scenes none have demeaned themselves
with more ortitude, or displayed more real great.
ness in the midst of them; and we must be per-
United TO express the opinion, that no man, since
the time of him g. who was first in war; first in
peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen,"
has eXerted a more salutary influence in the coun-
ellis of the nation than he. Men of all parties
have frankly acknowledged his eminent services,
and have accorded to him the need of praise; in
this respect, he has been more than satisfied
but this was not all he needed. "What is honor
but name ?" How incapable of sustaining the
soul in sorrow How empty in prospect of the
grave and the Judgment The venerable states
man has found it to be so, and who can doubt
that, in the deepest sincerity, and the most hum
BILE contrition, he has been led to consecratc the
remnant of his days TO God
May the evening of his protracted life be like
that of his distinguished contemporary, and long
valued and pious friend, the late Chief Justice
Marshall, of whom it was beautifully said 81 is
setting sun was seen in its clear, unclouded splen-
dor, beamng, as it descended, with larger orb,
and more sollened light, until the very moment it
sank beneath the horizon, with a beautiful and
tranquillzing transparency"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

o. The Central Railroad Company has pur-
chased handsome depot grounds in this village,
on state Street, opposite the Pavilion and State
House yard. Filchburg stock now brings 30
per cent. advance, and Cheshire 3-l2.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
WINDSOR COUNTY WING
CONVENTION.

The Wings of Windsor County, pursuant to
the call of their County Committee met at the
Town Hall in Woodstock, on Friday the 9th in.
slant, at | ! o'clock in the forenoon.
The Convention being called 10 order by Ju-
Illus Converse, was organized by the choice Of
Hon. Thos r. Barrett Presidents and Thos. Hale,
and A. A. Ranney, Secretaries.
John Porter, in behalf of the committee, APP
pointed to nominate Senators, reported the fol-
lowing ticket:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

The NATIONAL INTELLIGENcER (weekly,) we
ought to have said ere this, has been enlarged TO
mammoth dimensions, and is afforded at 50 per
annum in advance. AS the organ of the Wing
party at Washington, conducted with much a
bility, and in dignfed and courteous style, it
deserves liberal support.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

From OREGON. The u. s. schooner Shark
was lost in Columbia river on the 18th Sept
The news of the treaty with Great Britain, set
tling the Oregon question. had been received at
Oregon city, and a salute of 81 guns was fred.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
LATER,


By Magnetic Telegraph, Friday, July 10.
The details of the Mexican news by the South
ern Mai! have decidedly pacific appearance.
Mr.. Kendall writes that Santa Anna has express
ed himself DESTROYS for peace.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

THE FINANCES OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
The vague rumors of want of money in the hands
of the discussing officers of the army, to meet
the immense and constantly increasing expenses
Of the army in Mexico, are confirmed by the
publication in Mexican paper, of an intercept
ted letter from the Quarter Master General at
New Orleans, to one of his officers at Vera Cruz
The source from which it comes-EL Republican
no, of the city of Mexco-whlch induce US to
throw some doubt upon Its authenticity, but it is
unfortunately TOO truthful in its Details and too
much supported by known facts, to enable US to
suppose it fabrication. The following is the
letter - Boston Patriot
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

O. Hannah Parker, indicted in Orleans Co.
for the murder of her child, has been found gull
ty, but her case goes up to the Supreme Court
on exceptions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

GEN. WoRrH.-The Jonesborough TENN
Wing says: "Some of the Wing friends of
Gen. Worth have paid off mortg ige o. $500
on the farm OF Gen. Worth, and for which il was
about to be sold, An instance of lib ,rality which
does credit to them"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

The Legislature of Connecticut, at its recent
session, passed law to exempt FROM attachment
for debt the poor mans homestead to the value
OF $500.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
Lieut.. Col. and Quarter Master General.
To Capt. A. r. HErzEL, Vera Cruz.

The picture that this letter gives of the totally
insufficient provision made for the supply and
transfer OF money is very disagreeable one here,
and must have produced an immense effect in
Mexico, Its first impression has already been
exhibited to us in the renewed stand taken by the
Mexican leaders, army and people. They are
suddenly convinced that our little army is with
out pay and that 1t cannot be reinforced. The
might and wealth of this great nation is shut
from their sight, by this evidence of misman-
agemeni which leaves unsupported and unpaid
the force to which is entrusted the overthrow of
a whole Republic. They see the blunder and
suppose it arises from weakness rather than a
want of purpose, and it is painful to conjecture
the evils to which that blunder may lead.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

AS the following comes from red hot anti
slavery paper, the Liberty party will please not
to charge il upon the Wings:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22

RAILROAD SPEED. On the arrival of the CAL
edonla, an express was run over the Fltchburgh
Railroad in the following time:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-07-22
Office Of The Quarter Master General, !
Nayy nrla,pO No., JO,b 1917


CAPTAIN In spite of pre-cacuatons, have
not been placed in funds. On the 26th of March,
was advised by the third Auditor that had
S750,000 charged 10 my account in his books;
but received no information from the Treasury
on the subject By letter of the 10Th, | am
apprsed yesterday, that Col Stanton could not
obtain the remittance, so that cannot expect it,
in spite OF the many motives had to rely on 1t.
An arrangement was effected with Corcoran &
Riggs to procure million of dollars, at different
instruments, from 81 May inclusive, to 25h Of
June, nearly two months, and need more than
million per month at least Sl50O0O ready at
any hour The first sum $i50000 | received,
but it was only drop in the bucket. | sent part
TO Major Eastland, who was hard up. ] hear
that Sl50,0O0 more has been received, but 1t may
meet the same fate as the other $750,000. If l
obtain the amount, part, if not all, will go by
Capt. Montgomery, in the Massachusetts, or be-
fore; at any rate, shall lose no time, as Capt.
Irwin wants, in the course of the present month,
81 900. 600 in Vera Cruz, half for that city and
The remainder to be drawn against from the in
terror. | much regret that you cannot realize
specie by drafts on me, but 1t is not to be Won
deTed at since sundry drafts presented TO me
have TO pay with bills on Col. Stanton, which
are put IN the hands OF brokers at l-2 TO | per
cent. discount or else, have to keep them un-
paid for want of funds, that do not arrive. Some
drafts that give are RENTED. believe matters
will mend shortly Draw the it you can but
express on your drafts, that if those that take
them are not willing to wait, that shall pay them
with bills on Washington should it suit me. Be-
tween sending specie from here or obtaining it
in that place by drafts, the latter would be pref
erable because risk and labor would be avoided
deposited on the 25h March, to your credit, in
the Canal Bank, $4,000. | think have not CIV
en- you advice yet, which is not at all strange,
| tnr | MI | tO hat 10
more assistance about me,
M rnsnnclEnllV