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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-13
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-13

FARMERS OF THE Country. The num-
Der Of landholders, That is. persons owning
farms, in this country, is about a million
and half out Of twenty millions Of white
population. la Great Britain, the number
Of Iandholders is only $4,000 out ola popu-
Iailonof - GOO 600
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-13

SneEP. We are pleased to learn, by
.euer from S. w. Jewe,t, Esq, that he has
returned from France with a new imporla-
ton Of one hundred and fifty ewes and III
teen bucks. The latter are fourteen
months old and weigh about two hundred
pounds each; all purchased, or contracted
ior last year, from the best nocks in France
We shall soon give a communication from
Mr.. lewet,, on the subject Of sheep.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1852-05-13
Che 1)low.

-" lie that by the Piow would thrive
Himself must either HOLD or DnfyE.'
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

0rCol Cobb in his speech in this city, paid an aw-
full tribute to the civil genius Of Gen. Scott Any
unacouainted with the history Of those times, would
have been led to suppose, that Gen. Scott had saved
the country from a.cvil revolution; that it was his
transcendant ability, and civil diplomatic skill id the
management of the difficulty between the U. States
government and the government ofthe State Of South
Carolina that preventeda rupture. We were under
the impression that the wing party claimed all the
honor of the adjustment of that difficulty for Henry
CLAY. Last summer it was claimed by the Union
whios in this State for Gen Jackson. We never were
appraised before we heard COL Cobb asserit that Gen.
Scott was entitled to any merit for the adjustment 1t
was our impression that he was entrusted alone with
military power--no civil authority whatever, and that
The is lust about as much Untitled to the credit of ADJUST
ing that difficulty as the Queen of the Feee islands
no more That difficulty has passed into history,
and we know something of it, as well those who
participated in it. We know the duty assigned to
Gen. Scott by President Jackson, and we ind in
letter to him, written by the then Secretary of War;
Gen. Lewis Cass, that he (ScotD was ordered to re-
pair to South Carolina not civil diplomatic agent
of the u States government, but as an army officer.
Gen. Cass as Secretary of War, wrote to Gen. Scott
as follows
''He president Jackson) has full confidence in
your Judgment and discretion, and it is his wish
that you repair Immediately to Charleston and ex-
anime everything connected with the Notifications.
You are at liberty to take such measures, either
by strengthening these defences reinforcing the
garrisons with troops, drawn from any other post,
as you may think prudence and just precautlon
require"
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

tons, approving the Compromise Measures. 49,
ing the State, to aid the Executive in FeOg'
into full effect. These resolutions were a. Men
the Senate by vote of Ten to Two-Ever,, n' II
voting for them, and the Oily Too VIII, -
body, Voting Against, them. In the House r.. ~st
solutions were passedby vote of I52 to 90 os re-
who voted for them, 122 were Democrats and an
of those who voted against them, Six ws,. \ lg'
Gratis. In the Senate and House, 1872 Demoo...
ted for, and Sir against them. Ofthe Who. - 70.
ted for, and Eighty Eight against them so-
1t must follow then, that the party susta;n;..-v
Compromise Measures, is the Abolition nor,, @e
the party opposed to the enforcement of tbos. aud
ures, the Fugitive Slave law included is the t,.
pure Constitutional Union party of the couutrv NJ r
this reasoning of the Argus, would make the H..
wing party of Mississippi, thorough Abolition -
according to the resolutions of their May coDvoI:
1t would make the wing National Convention -
ough Abolition convention, for both conyentio,. @'0'
nounced their determination to stand by the ant. o.
ment of the Compromise Measures The Don,.'''
of the New Hampshire Legislature say the ssmo,I
The wings of New Hampshire, say No-But tbo NJ
ocrats of that State are unanimously Abolition F..
the Argus. Verify, verify, say unto you, that aha
is Twenty Feet high,'' neghbor, but it is Ela c'
Fremont's horse, ,oithout hair. W.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04


"Gen. Pierce halls from the worst Abol,;.
State in the nion."-Argus. ''On
"Whew There are only Ten States VIII.
a larger Abolition vote than New HamnsS;s give
But the Argus must know, of course-the truth ),
Standard.
"There may be ten larger Abolition States than
New Hampshire, but there is no State that uolIs
more Abolition votes according to population
We've said that the horse was Fifteen fas,
high" and we intend to prove that he is tv,rts
If New Hampshire is not largely Abolition. t6s
emocratic party of N. Hampshire is unanimous
ly so.''-Argus.
OF"We've said that the horse "ifteen feet
high,' and we intend to prove that he is tcenty" c
you! Let US help you, neighbor. New Hampshire
throws 5OlO4 votes of these 1850 abolition be-
ing fraction over one sixth Vermont throws Al s7
votes of these, 1887 are abolition, being fraction
over one third Wisconsin throws &c. l66 votes Of
these lO,4l8 abolition, being fraction over one
third New York throws 453 ,431 votes of these sO.
4lo are abolition, being fraction one third
Massachusetts throws 4,4O9 votes of these IS,
O58 are abolition, being fraction over one third.
We have thrown this statement into an algebrsi
formula, because, when put up, being right it
terrible modifer of ''guesses, species of arhmed
resorted to be some but relied upon by any, or
ly when nothing more substantial is at hand, and tn
pressure requires something to be said.
OF course, the Argus is quizzing its readers abOu
that "twenty FOOT horse-ain't it an ass neighbor
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04
Total,
1,479, 624 1,s44, e94 1851

06FIt a misfortune to the Scotttes, that Col.
Cobb did not tell them what amendment it was that J.
M. Clayton, proposed to the Fugitive Slave law. He
mentioned the fact, that J. NJ Clayton told him. that
the Fugitive Slave law was very DETECTIVES that the
Southern men who pursued their property into the
free States, heavily taxed, as high as six, eight,
and sometimes ten thousand dollars before they re-
covered their property and that, although this had in
instances been refunded to them by the North
ern men making it up by subscription, it wrong,
and should be amended. But how, is the question
We recollect to have heard Col. Cobb on the other
side of this question. He then was opposed most earn
estly to any amendment of the compromise acts. He
argued then that the South had obtained than she
had even demanded, and if we attempted to amend it
not improbable, that the North would not stop af-
ter we had opened the question of amending. But now
alas, the Hon. John NJ Clayton has told him that the
Fugitive Slave law is terribly defective and the wings
forthwith incorporate in their PLATFORM that those acts
only final long as dominant majority in Con-
gress deem that experience has not demonstrated
the necessity of further legislation in regard to them
If COL Cobb's authority is worth anything, it proves
that experience has demonstrated the necessity of
further legislation in regard the Fugitive Slave law
already and that he Col Cobb, advocates platform
that authorizes the opening of the slavery agitation
any moment. In arguing, therefore, that the whig
platform is inality, Col. Cobb presents figure as
politician more inconsistent than wse and less wise
than weak. He shows that the platform is cheat in
protesting to dscountenance sectional agitation when
in fact he acknowledges that the Southern men who
pursue their negrOs are harrased by runous expenses
in their re-captue, and to amend this the very law
which created the most unknd feeling towards the in
stitution of slavery is again to go before Congress
and have another nine months sectional strife over it
Col Cobb's explanation amounts to this, or nothing
If he simply wanted to let the crowd know that he haC
made the acquaintance of the Hon. John M. Clayton
it was probably alright. But he desired to intro
duce Claytons name as authority, prudence would have
dictated what vanity exposed. We desire to know
then, what amendment John NJ Clayton proposes t.
the Fugitive Slave law. It is information in which
every south of Mason's and Dxon's line will fee
deep interest.
We are not done with this matter-it viii command
more of four time hereafter.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

Necessary to elect,t49. New York will give IA
votes more than is necessary to elect Pennsylvania,
9, and Ohio, L. We have no doubt about N. York, or
Ohio. But throwing those States aside, we lack II
votes. Connecticut gives s New Jersey7 Mary
land 8 Iowa 4 Wisconsin s.; in all, 80. We re-
gard Iowa and Wisconsin as certain-9. Then there
are Tennessee, IL; Kentucky H. and Maryland g. all
doubtful We think Pierce's chances for Tennessee,
and Maryland better than SCOTS, in fact regard
Tennessee as almost certain for Pierce and King
We make up our table thus Pierce and King, l32
New York So
Ohio %
Iowa
Wisconsin
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

01TThe Argus says that Col. Cobb pronounced the
highest eulogy upon Gen. Scott that heard 1t
is known that Col Cobb has reputation as ro-
mancer than for anything else. Our neighbor should
know that the Coloneis the author of the Bride OF
Lick the Sket,"a tale renowned as the veritable
"Mother Goose" and quite as funny. It is. Then
there is the Legend of Black Creek" another ro-
nance that's awfully interesting-we to the
booksellers. Richards glue copy the other day
The Colones eulogy of Scott is like the of his ro
understandable trash.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

eFA runner is floating in city to the effect that
the Hon. A. H. Stephens, of Georgia, had come out
in favor of Gen. Scott, for the Presidency We have
letter before US written tea days after SCOTS nom
nation by Mr.. Stephens, in which he says
"He (Scott is the faUorite candidate of the FreesO
wing Of the sOig party and such, in my judgment
looks to the Protection Of the Rights of the South and the
Union of the States"
This is a sufficient answer to those who suppose
that Alexander H Stephens is man who eats his
own words. Mr.. Stephens is firm man, and he ex-
pressed the above opinion after the nomination Gen
Scott, and he did it deliberately, knowing well what
he said, and intending, no doubt to adhere to it. He
will not vote for Scott
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04
Total for Pierce and King

This is fair table, and if the Scott can present
one invalidatng it, we should like to see it. To put
the matter in clearer light, give below a table
compiled for the Wing Almanac, which, may be regard
ed as authentic 1t will be seen that the Democratic
the wing vote, is ls463s the wing and abo
liton vote combined, 62979 To elect Scott then,
he must get $4,000 democratic votes, which is
all probable. Scott will lose at least $4,000 wing
votes North and Sorfh
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

0FThe Argus insists thatwe admit that there is
for to be said in SCOTS favor. 1t is true.
But Col. Cobb and the Argus will do him no good
they handle their documents most wretchedly. The
cause great men frequently ruined by the advoca-
cy of weak headed men.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

0FThe Argus says that Col. CObbs speech satisf
ed 'men ofboth parties of Pierces unsoundness and
of SCOTS soundness the slavery question fany
man of either party satisfied of SCOTS soundness
or Pierces unsoundness by anything Col. Cobb said
we are inclined to believe that there are men here
with brains water-streaked and torpid vers, and we
recommend to them a sick-room Diet of water gruel
and bran bread. Nothing more nutricious will be safe
for such feeble, poor creatures.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04
Certificates Of the Columbus Life and General
Insurance Company,

Weare authorised say that the Certificates of this
Company will be received by the Sheriff of Lowndes
in payment of State and County Tax. We make the
statement in order to the only objection that
we have heard urged against their becoming the me-
dunn of circulation in this community. 1t was feared
that they would drive out of circulation gold and silver
and make it difficult to enough to meet the de-
mands ofthe Tax collector. This difficulty is removed
by the company making the arrangement we have
mentioned
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04
PrAsIlentIal PrasnActs.

We are frequently asked by the Scott men what
chance there Il to elect Pierce and King. Without
pretending 10 Be at all prophetic we answer them that
we think tie chances good. But present the case
in ready form, give table below that may salts
v some curious persons Pierce and Kings chances
Remaining BY the way, that others can judge Of the
facts as ven as ourselves. The following States are
very generally conceded to Pierce and King BY the
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

"The Pierce and King Club, No. L. refused to
pass resolutions expressive of regret at the death
of Henry Clay."-Argus.
''Pray tell US, in what town, city, county or
State, that Pierce and King Club, No. /, has ex-
istence. '--IStanddrd
"With the greatest pleasure, sir The Pierce
and King Club, No. I, exists in the city of Boston,
State of Massachusetts,, and numbers among its
members some of the rankest Abolitionists in the
land. Angus.
6TWe are sorry, neighbor the club of which you
speak not to be admired much as that with which
"Billy Patterson" was hit.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

OTThe Vicksburg Wing, has an article on w. L.
Harris that is just it should be- eminatng
it does from so high We look for this sort
thing from men who are incapable of anything better
but not such editors regard the Of the Who
to bean honorable. candid and intelligent opponent
Mr. Harris did not leave the wing 'paFty long since'
he is not nor never was an ultra secessionist" He
would have voted, beyond doubt for Fillmore, had he
been nominated on sound platform, but he has ID
relish for Scott or that section Of the WRig par 81
whom he was nominated. As to his being ! eWhie
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04
Very truly yours,
W. BROOKE.

GERMANY of our town readers we'll remember w.
NJ. BLBo Esqr., formerly lawyer in this city, but
resident now of Nashville, Tennessee. Col. Bilbo,
is whig an ultra Scott wing, we suppose. 1t aP-
pears that he is making speeches in Tennessee for
Scott and that he recently Barclay Martin the
stump at MMinnvlle. Col. BiIbo led off in speech
of two hours-but correspondent of the Nashville
American relates the matter thus and it is amusing
Mr.. Bilbo is man of parts. will do him no
injustice, for Bill and I were boys together. He
made various charges, and for two hours he labor
ed to prove that General Pierce was the southern
secession candidate, and at the same time the can
didate of the free sellers. cannot believe that
Bill is serious. The man who wept with delight
in Boston when he read the democratic platform,
which he believed had saved the country, could
not be serious in such charges. He said that the
New Hampshire democracy had never approved
the fugitive slave law, and after pitching into
Pierce on the pension, &C., DC, he took his seat
at the end of two hours.
Then came the ''old horse" in reply. Gentle
men! you know / am not in the habit of exage-
rating particularly about public discussions !
say that Bibo was hayed and skinned alive, in this
reply. 1t was the most cutting, crushing, and
Overwhelming half hours talking ever heard
The large crowd were in perfect shout all the
time. Bill would jump up and down; first here
and then there. Haskell's tall angular head and
big, keen grey eyes would look and shake at hin
with the energy of despair, to keep cool, but i
was all in vain. He was the worst used up mar
ever saw. l felt sorry for him. The young
man, says old Barclay, has made himself a wit
ness for Scott 81 will make him testify on thu
other side" Here he read copy of bond exc
cuted some time ago by Bilbo to Col. Thomas
Boyers. in which he pledged himself not to vott
for Scott, because be was damned fool and ht
had no confidence in his political integrity" Thi
was fnality too for Bilbo. Believe me when
Isay that the discussion to-day resulted in the mos
splendid victory ever witnessed on the stump il
Tennessee. | never thought it was in Martin
am confident that Haskell will take Bilbo down.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

"All his relations own slaves and we have as
surances that he does himself own them. "-Argus
0TWe guess the Argus is mistaken. We have
heard it said that Scott has had sister, or some
near relative in Monroe that county, who
no slaves. The Argus may learn more by inquiry in
Monroe county, about some of SCOTS relatives.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

O1TThe Argus says that it is crediby informed that
Col. Cobb's speech created rustlng among the de-
mocratic sprigs here" Get out. Why that speech
died "a borning, and the rustng of the sprgs,
y the casting upon the poor bantngs grave leaves
straw and tansey. We sang its requiem last week.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

0EFThe editor of the Alabama Beacon, John G.. Har-
vey has been challenged by the editor of the Eutaw
Wing, to discuss the relative soundness of Scott and
Pierce on the slavery question. The Beacon is de-
voted to Agriculture, and processes to be neutral in
politics But, Notwithstanding its neutrality, it ac-
cepts the challenge and presents the points of discus
sion as follows
1. The discussion to be confined to the ques-
ton - Which Of the tsOo Presidential candidates,
Scott or Pierce, IS the safer for the South on the
SLAVERY question
2. Each party to present his views weekly, in
an article of not more than one columl in length,
and to publish the week after they appear, and
in the same type, etc. the articles of his adver-
sary.
5. The discussion to embrace, on each side, siz
articles.
4. After the discussion has been brought to q
close, the articles to be submitted to Committee
of seven composed of three Scott and three Pierce
men, and one neutr0t,-to determine which party
has made out the stronger case.
5. The beaten party to cote tie Presidential
ticket Of the other party, or, pay to him forfeit
Of fifty dollars.
The Wing has picked up one of the ablest reason
connected with the Press of Alabama as we know
for we well remember the articles of Mr. Harvey, pub
shed last summer, in reply to writer over the sig
nature of "Common Sense,'' on the Rights of III.
States and the power of the Federal Government UNI
der the Constitution. Mr.. Harvey not only sustained
his position, but he crushed his opponent with his fact
and slenced him by his reason. We shall watch thi
discussion with interest," if the Wing accepts the terms
which are not less fair than manly.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

Orator" we can say to the editor of the Vicksburg
Wig that he is and has been regarded in this
section ofthe State by both parties the ablest man
on the stump the wings ever had He is ready de-
batter forcible and agreeable speaker and capable of
Smelling the corn of of any Cobb the Scott can
put up.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

"Scott has owned slaves. Argus.
GFso we have heard before. Is it true that he
EmGncipated them 7!
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04
'cmOcratic Electoral Ticket.
me Southern Standard

Will now be sent to campaign subscribers until
the result of the November election is known, fol
rs cents Clubs of 10 sent to the same Office shall
have it for so cents EACH
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

E9The Young Mems Democratic Association
will meet this evening at the Court house.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

o. The Argus is confessedly quz-hearit
eff New Hampshire is not largely Abolition, the
Democratic party Of New Hampshire IS unanimously
80. Argus.
That's cool. Letus cut this up. The Legislature
of New Hampshire, is last sessions passed resolu.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

OITWe shall furnish the Argus, one of these days,
with interesting chapter in the History of whiggery
in New Hampshire. 1t is rich.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

"Scott has sister living in Marengo, who also
owns slaves. Argus.
GIVE have heard it said that Jno. P. Hale, the
aboltionist has brother in Alabama who owns slaves
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-04

Vine SIoas-Greeley spits on the platform ;
Webb on the candidate Webster is mum Fill
more and his Cabinet cold Toombs, Stephens,
Gentry, Giddings, and the big guns Of Whiggery
in Congress openly oppose the election Of Scott,
and honest knowing wings everywhere. give il up.