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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

A SHOCKING AGcIDENE-The Balti-
more Sun details a shocking accident
as having occurred In that city on
Saturday last.
In the passengers train which arri-
we'd from Philadelphia, there was an
extra car, & as is usual in such case
when the passengers had been land
ed, this car was pushed along the
track whichruns from the depot across
Camden street, in order to place it in
the car house. The persons employ
ed in this service were of course be-
hind the car, and not supposing it
possible that any person could be so
imprudent as to be on the track'in the
house, they showed the car until ii
reached it's place againstanother car.
One Of the men on going to the back
Of the house beheld the horrid sight
of the mutilated body of a small boy
lying beneath the car His head had
been completely crushed, and a gore
of blood was on the platform Of the
car, and on the ground 1t is suppo
sed that the boy had caught hold O
the platform, and swinging hims ell
by his hands, hung there while the
car was in motion until the two vehi
cles came in contact and killed him
A. II. Greenfield, Esq, coroner, helc
an inquest upon the, body which wa
identified as that of Lanehart Mach
aged l3 years, the son of Germai
shoemaker living in York street, nea
Light
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

INDIAN MURDERs.The express rider who
arrived at Black Creek, on Wednesday morning
last, 18th inst. states that the wagon train from
Post No 2, on It's way to Micanopy for supplies
escorted by some of Lieutenant Hanson's Com
pany, 9TH Infantry, (Lieut. H. commands Post
No. p were attacked by Indians 1.-TWO of the
escort, the teamster, and one or two of the
mules killed The bodies of the men much mu-
tilated.---Ne1cS.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03
THE BLOoDHoITNDS.

Tho Tallahassee Flordian says: "W We regret
that Mr. Poinsett has taken the course he has about
the dogs. He is mistaken. They were tntended
by the people, at whose instance Gov. Call impor-
ted them, TO 'eory," TO hunt, to bite," 10 "tecr
to pieces," all the red devils they can catch"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03
THE PROSPECT IN VIRGINIA.

The Richmond Whig says eve congratulate
the Wings of the Commonwealth upon the cheer
ing prospects ahead. There cannot now exist a
rational doubt on any well informed mind of the
glorious triumph of our cause at the spring cleo
tions Some shrewd calculators anticipate, with
confidence, majority, on joint ballot, of between
25 and 3O-and others less sanguine, think it GER
tain, that it cannot fall below Is or 20 0-whilst the
most timid we have seen, think it next to impossi-
bic that our majority canbe less than I0-a MAORI
will prove more efficient than larger one, and
leave room for animation in the fall campaign"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03
Among the toasts drunk at the Clay dinner

Among the toasts drunk at the Clay dinner
in Richmond was the following
By A. LG'gsOn Of Legdn.Whigs: the Locos
taunt you with voting for Military Chieftain,
and say that you once swore against voting for
Generals. Answer them by stating the fact
that the issue is now made up between Gener-
al Harrison and " General RUM" and as you
have to choose between Generals that you pre-
fer the military.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

More trouble uaih the IndiaaS---t is stated
that in consequence of the Winnebagoes, to
remove, agreeably TO the terms of their treaty
with the United States Government, Gen. At
kison has received orders from the War De-
partment, to remove them at all hazards, He
will forthwith call into active service the neces-
sary number of troops, and repair to the pres
ent locality of the tribe.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03
To De CoNTINUED.)

An ATTEMPT TO MURDER AN EDIroR.-An
attempt was lately made to murder VIVA G.
Browulow, ESQ. Clergyman Of the Methodist
Church, Ind the Editor Of the Eli zabethtown
(Tenn.) Wing. He states that on recent oc-
casion, while he was sitting at his FIRE side,
writing gun was fred at him through the
window On the back part of the house, and out
Of the garden, distance of some ten or twelve
steps, loaded with two balls, which broke one
pane of glass, and passed four OF siA inches be-
fore his breast, directly over the candle stand,
on which his paper and right arm lay. He adds:
"At the moment, we sprang to our feet, and
drew from our bosom pistol, and broke after
the assassin into the garden. Just as the scoun-
drel attempted 10 mount the fence, we fired on
him. distance of not more than sixteen steps,
and though it seemed to have been without ef-
feet, we are conscious OF having very nearly de-
prired him OF his life. As we sprang out OF
The door. we called out for James w. Nelson,
" no had come 10 stay al night with US, and
who from slight indisposition, had thrown
himself upon the bed, about five minutes before
the fire Of the gun. Mr.. Nelson was In the
garden almost as soon as we were, and passing
behind US. be continued along the walk, and ul
timately got before US, were he snapped at The
villain three times IN rapid succession. UpoI
returning TO TIE light, however, it was ascer
tainad that Nelson, in running and cooking hi
pistol, had lost the cap, and had each time trie'
10 fre without cap.
"There seem 10 have been two villains il
company---ihough but one is believed to hav
crossed into our garden Mr.. Machen, ou
nearest neighbor, ran out into his back yard
and heard one man crossing the upper end c
his lot: and in fact, we have since, in compan
with number of citizens, examined the track
of two, the one about common size, the othe
quite Iarge---the ground being soft"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

The Bradford Argus says :-"Several gentlemen
who have been down the Susquehanna with lum-
Der and returned, inform us that they were unable
to make sales consequently they left their crafts,
and returned, unably to say when they would be
able to sell"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

The Charleston Courier, (Y. b. expresses
uudissemblcd disgust at the idea of South Car
DINA supporting r. NJ Johnson for the vice
presidency, aud recommends that the vote of
that state be given TO John Tyler in preference.
unless some decent Van Buren man can be
found willing 10 become candidate.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

"A Harrison Victory IN Hlin0is.A letter from
Nandalia, H., states that at a recent election
ia il.ai precinct, the Harrison ticket succeeded
by majority of 10. Last fan the Van Buren
tlcket succeeded by majority of 80 vo.es. The
gain in this single precinct, u votes.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

We learn with deep regret, that Ex-Governor
Rtner is suffering from a severe affection of the
eyes 1t is to be hoped however, tha, it will prove
but temporary.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

a Sigh. from Virginia.-It is stated that nine
of the gentlemen who were on the Van Buren,
electoral ticket in 1896, have now declared
themselves in favor of Cen Harrison.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

NJ The State Senate passed a resolution on
Wednesday, the 25th ult to adjourn on the 10th of
April, instead of on the[3Ist of March, as agreed
upon by the House.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

We are indebted to Richard Brodhead Esq of
the State Legislature, for public documents,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

The trial of James Wood, for the murder Of his
daughter, came on in the Philadelphia Court Of
Oyer and Terminer, last week, and occupied three
days. 1t twas concluded on Friday evening last Z;
when the Jury, after an absence of about ten
minutes, returned with verdict of Nor GUr1TY on
the ground of insanity.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

The elections for state officers. are to be held in
Connecticut on Monday next Tie annual eiec-
lion in Virginia takes place on the ga inst.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1840-04-03

4rsotber Harrison Victory.-At the recent cleo
ton in Cumberland county the friends of Harrison
achieved brilliant victory. They elected p, the
Van Burenites IA Justices of the Peace.
, 1840-09-19
BOWLING-GREEN MO. ~URD SEPTEMBER 10, 1910.

down this bank, the State Banks will still ex-
list. Even if true, the position is not a justi-
fable one. If the State Legislatures do not
follow the example which we set them we
shall have acquitted ourselves Of our duty.
1t is all that can be asked of US. But, sir,
we actually possess the lever of Archimedes.
and havea foot of ground on which to rest
it. Our revenue mounts to upwards Of $40.
100000 annually. Require a fourth, or even
a sixth to be paid in gold and silver what
what would be the effect? The merchant
would collect the notes of banks anddemand
specie for them. and thus a test would be
adopted, by means Of which to ascertain the
solvency of each institution. The demand
of specie thus produced would have the bene.
fetal effect Of introducing more of it into
the country; for money is like every other arti,
Gle, and will find its way to the market where
it is most wanting. The system might be
enlarged gradually until your wishes should
be con summated.
, 1840-09-19
THE BANKING T

We have seldom seen n more striking pic.
ture Of the effects Of the banking system,
as established in this country, than is furnish
ed in the following extract. 1t is taken from
the speech made in the United States, April
9Th, 1919, by the present Wing candidate
for the Vice Presidency. There is no rea.
son to believe that Mr.. Tyler has changed
his opinion since that period; as every Incl
dent in our subsequent history proves the
truth of his description:
"For one, | enter my protest against the
banking system as conducted in this country
"a system not to be supported by any cor.
rect principles Of political economy; a gross
delusion, 4 dream of a visionary-a system
which has done more TO corrupt the morals
of society than any thing else; which has in.
troduced q struggle for wealth, instead OF
that honorable struggle which governs the
actions of a patriot, and makes ambition vir.
ture, which has made the husbandman spurn
his cottage, and introduced a spirit at vari.
ance with the simplicity of our Institutions
! call upon the warm advocates of banking
now to surrender their errors. Shall l;take
them by the hand and lead them through our
cities? Bankruptcy meets US ut every step
ruin stares us every where in the face
Shall | be told of tie benefits arising to COM
merce from the concentration of capital
Away with the deIusion. Experience has
exposed its fallacy. True, ior a moment, 1t
has operated as a stimulus. but, like ardent
spirits, it has produced activity and energy
but for a moment; relaxation has followed,
and the torpor of death has ensued.
When y~ou,frst open your bank, much bus
tie ensues; a fictitious goddess, pretending
to be wealth, stands at the door, inviting all
to enter and receive accommodation; splen-
did palaces arise; the ocean is covered with
sails; but some alteration in the state of the
country takes place, and when the thought
less adventurer, seated in the midst OF his
family, in the imaginary enjoyment Of per.
manent security, sketches out TO himself long
and halcyon days, his prospects are overshad-
owed, and misery, ruin and bankruptcy,
make their appearance in the form OF bank
curtailments. If this be true, and | appeal
to the knowledge of men for its truth, ! de-
mand to know if you can put down the sys-
TEN too soon? Can we too soon escape the
danger with which we are surrounded? /
know that l shall be told, that even if we pu,
, 1840-09-19

The expansions and collapses Of the last
ten years, have taught this generation some
lessons which they will hardly forget. At
one time they who sustained prices by a
speculative forcing system, were supposed to
be saved to the nation in price of cotton and
flour, by sustaining prices at their "neutral"
point. The effort to keep up flour was GER
tainly most wonderfully successful. Every
, 1840-09-19
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and 1t did seem that natures laws might be
set at defiance, and herself subdued by heI
own children. The millers were eager buy.
ers of wheat, at extremely high prices; and
because they were so eager, and bud so high.
the farmers would not sell. Crops were
thus kept back, and Il fictitious scarcity Great
ed in the midst Of real plenty. But the
unalterahle laws of trad have resumed their
supremacy. The overloaded system ha:
broken down-we now have a real surplus
and prices are too low, probably, in theil
vibration from the opposite extreme. By
this reaction, mischief has been done which
fan outweighs all the good of high prices, anc
people are thoroughly convinced that they dc
most TO benefit the country, in this depart.
ment, who most facilitate the sales OF pro.
duce, at whatever price the relative influen
ces Of supply and demand may determine
When we contemplate these things, how
surprisingly wise does the great plan of ma
ture appear! The crops canno be squan'
dered in advance-they cannot be reached
until their time. When, by the excessive
grasping Of men after useless wealth, the
whole country is prostrated-money, credit
business, all gone-the earth yields her gold
en- harvest as If nothing had happened, and
by her steady bounty, gradually relieves the
lords Of creation from the evil consequences
of their folly.-Jour. Of Com.
BUCHANAN n DAvIs.-In 1914, when
John Davis was making the welkin ring with
his rejoicings over the victories of the enc
mics of his country, Jas. Buchanan was
marching to Baltimore ,oiM his muSket on
his shoulder, as n roiunteer, to defend that
city against the British army. In 1910, when
Mr.. Buchanan was advocating n measure
that would secure to industry the fruits OF
its toll, Mr.. Davis was opposing it because
it might reduce the dividends Of the paper
money aristocracy.- Worcester Palladium.
KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEoPLE.-That Har
rison resigned in the middle of the war-de,
serted his post in the midst Of danger:-and
withdrew from Il field that, in the hands 81
Andrew Jackson, become one Of the most
glorious in the anaals of history.
That his own officers passed resolutions
against him. disappearing Of his conduct in
the sverest considerations, which now
after a Rip Van Wrinkle sleep of twenty.
seven years. it is attempted to explain away.
Their charity comes tho late.
That he voted in favor OF, and signed a
law which the poor man might be sold into
slavery, and become the slave, perhaps OF his
W prosecutor.
That he refuses to trust the people with
his sentiments, and will not answer the ques.
tons of those whose votes he asks.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26
From the Brother Jonathan!
Cd. EAo
A TRUE TALE OF THE LATE ELEC-
TI0N.
from the Brother Jonathan.


Kate had been just month married.
Now wife of a month is not yet above
certain tollies which always dim the dawn
of married life; as the clouds Of morning
seem unwilling to let the sun shine ont res
plendent and show too great contrast TO
The shades which are just acattering,-
Among these folies of a new-married wo-
man, the most prominent is feeling, not
exactly of jealousy, but desire for mo-
nepoly of the good man to whom she has
just sworn forever to devote herself She
is unwilling that his attention should be ta-
ken off even for day: and half envies the
segar which burns between his lips. Very
childish follies, these, and soon over-but
Kate had only been married month, and
who could wonder that she moped and pou-
ted, while her husband was away, bearing
the burheu OF the song:
"Tor Tippecanoo and Tyler too"
But said she, III fix him when he does
comet
The door-belI rang, Kate had recovered
her philosophy, and her eheerfulness-ahd
il she had answered tie FIRST impulse, would
have gone 10 The outer door to have admit
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26
POETRY
Election Rhymes.

(Purloined from the Boston MOTnin
PO8t.)
Election times are over now'
And sober times are coming
No more our ringing ears will crack
With that inferual drumming;
No more the fife, melting fears
OF murd'rous midnight slaughters,
Will shrek upon the startled res!
OF anxious wives and daughtersi
God bless EN- they can gnuggle now
Beneath the sheet and blanket,
Or, if the baby need spank,
Why, venture out and spank 1t!
No more the bunting, spread by wags
Who know not wha, remorse Isl
Will fly, to tickle idle boys.
And Grighten skiltish horses;
No more the victors' lungs will swell
Like forty thousand Steniors;
No more the stout election lies
Return to plague the inventors.
AS ever after thunder squalls
The atmosphere is purer;
As ever after lovers spats
Their passion is the sureri
As shins of gentleman in black"
Feel better after aching,
So may we all the better be
For this tremendous shaking.
Then, victims, pony up your bets,
Remember Luck's q rover;
And boys, come get you hats, and be
Right glad elections over'
ZllISGLA,LMGANlNOU USo
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26
z=HEZEzzZl

The LOves Of ROyality.-It is little
singular that the KinG of Holland and the
Queen Regent of Spain, have beth abdica-
ted their thrones on account of marrying be-
meath their rank. They have, however,
shown good sense in the movement, as they
both retire from the cares Of royalty with
large fortunes. According to the Paris Ma
tonal the King of Holland has about SO
millions Of dollars in the funds. He has
been king 25 years, so that he has saved
more than million of dollars year. The
same paper says it is not known what a.
mount Queen Christina has saved, but is
reported TO be large.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26

Unnecessary .4dUice.-A country gen.
tleman, who fills every situation necessary
10 constitute him 'thc head of the village
and who has taken some pains to instruct
the rustic inhabitants in the proper tigus of
respect due to him, being lately on horse
somewhat given to shy,and observing lad
walking before him, called out; Boy. don't
take off your hat The youth turning his
head very innocently answered, i wOn't a
goin' to; SIR
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26
BLOoMsRURG, COLUaBHA COUNTY, "A. SATURDAY, DEC

Mr.. Brewster's heart and thoughts were
in the Western Counties He paid the
stammering maid no attention.
'Such doings, and such goings on, sir
said Betty, with swing of her body, as
she bit her nails, a decent person can't stay |
in the house, sir. But don't suppose, sir,
that poor servant has any business to care
what pranks her mistress cuts up sir
Not Bit said Brewster, new for the
first time he listening.
Well, theIe-its nothing to me--so--
Iliere-and if you don't care, I'm sure
don't know who does, I'm sure
Why, what do you mean you fool!'
Fool, eb--heh-fool--he heh--wel,
nay mother was an honest woman, at any
rate, and that is more than your children
will say, guess
Brewster took her by the shoulder and
shook her story out Of her, and great deal
more. Kate entered The room at that in
slant, in shining morning face,' and Betty
sErunk down stairs swearing, and snivellng
in breath.
Pretty well, too Charles said Kate,
turning away her head to hide laugh
Pretty well, too, think. When you in.
suit poor dependent girl, you had better
have respect enough fer yourself to selec
one who keeps her face clean
Betty, probably never had the SCOT kiS
Sed off hers, said Brewster bitterly.
Tis pity didn't wait for you to fnisl
your tete-G-tete them said Kate, in the same
tone.
Madam =
'Sir !!
The strange gentleman, ma'am--' sal,
Betty, opening the door, malicious devi
in both her eyes the strange gentleman
ma'am without any name, ma'am'-wink
ing impudently to her master.
In staiked the unknown friend of the fam
II iIy- My brother, Mr.. Brewster sal
Kate, presenting him.
Mr.. Smith 7 exclaimed Brewster.
No more Mr.. Smith, said the other tax
ing his hand--
"And will neverplay Mr.. Smith any more"
am very happy to know you, sir,
said Brewster, and stand ready to give VI
to you the bet l made with Mr.. Smith
'And told Kate she should have all m,
winnings-and SO pass it to her.
And own no interest separate from
Charles's and SO Of course il is his
But shall not consent TO any such ba
by-hke arrangement. A loss is loss
II was conspiracy my dear strand i
entirely Kate's money. | went from thi
house by her directions to make the bet o
a bet, with you before you should know m
Il bet-I won--I am mere agent--thi
is clear ease Of conspiracy, and if you vii
complete it by becoming conspirato
against your own bankruptcy,all parties vii
be content
And thua resulted Brewster's first set.
it should prove his last, as he promises i
shall, then, indeed, will all be D. X. Th
brother, for many long years absent, was TOT
late 10 register his name among the lega
voters; but not too lale TO save his sistc
from ruin, by arresting the first folly Of he
husband.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26
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The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-26

Tery Sati9Gctory.-' Now uncle, hang
big pumpkin TO the ceiling, and daub it
over with holasses and when you see the
flies gathered around it imagine that it is
the world, and the flies its Inhabitants
That's the way it works; is itl' well
Tom is it fact that the Chinese walk with
their feet fernent our feet, and their heads
down.
Yes sir
'And is it fact that the DEVILS fire
works is right under the eartb!'
Yes SIR
well wonder if these Chinese ainl
bothered good deal with the smoker
uaus1s1aszz-azzs.azgGs
a Ne,o Punishmeu.-- ANY man so base
as to strike woman, should be placed on
the back Of hard trotting horse and made
to cOAeotnewspOper accounts for the balance
Of his life,