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HYMN

HYMN
SUNG AT THE FUNERAL soLEMNIriEs AT BOSTON
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
Spots on the SUN.

A correspondent of the Boston Daily Mail
says, that "with one of my large Diverging
Telescopes, five distinct clusters of dark spots
on the sun may now be seen, MAY 5th.) The
two clusters near the centre of the sun extend
upwards of fifty thousand miles in length, by
about twenty thousand in breadth They will
be visible few days longers if the atmosphere
is clear"
The above, perhaps, may account for the
cold weather and backward spring we have
had.
We do not know that any body in this part
of the country has found an opportunity of
looking at the sun long enough to ascertain
whether it had spots upon 1t. Nor do we
know that these spots would be sufficient
cause for the cold rainy weather of this spring.
We remember, however, that in the year 1916,
the summer was so wet and cold, that corn,
unless in particular spots, did not ripen; and
then the spots on the sun were so large, that
they were toward sundown, visible to the naked
eye.---U s. Gazette
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

Congress will convene on Mondaynext The
National Intelhgencer concludes an able article
on the subject of its duties in The following
manner:
OF all speculations as to what Congress may
or may not do In reference TO the currency, per-
haps, after all, no more can now be set down
as certain than that the Extra Session will not
pass away without the establishment of some
fiscal agency as a substitute for that which ex-
lists under the familiar name of the Sub-Treas-
ury system,
The measures, in fine, which may be expect
ed to become the subject of deliberalion in Con-
gress at the approaching Session, are.
/. The distribution OF The proceeds of the sales
of Public lands among the several States.
g A revision and augmentation of the duties
on imports, for the purpose of securing from
that source revenue adequate 10 the wants
of the Government
3. The repeal of the Sub-Treasury law
4. The establishment of a fiscal agent, central
or other TO aid the Government in collecting
and disbursing the revenue and equalizing
the currency.
5. A temporary loan, if necessary, to supply the
ilit1euldt6 HSCCSSllleS VI IISdSuIy
These measures would at once disperse the
clouds that have so long over hung and yet OBJ
scure the prospect before us. These measures,
taken together, would we feel entirely confident,
suffice, not only TO restore to the country its
wonted vigor, but TO carry it forward with a
frmer step that it has ever taken.
We have said nothing about the existing pub
lie debt, which it will be time enough 10 pro.
vide for at the regular annual session Of Con-
gress, when its amount will have been better
asceuained than it can yet be. Nor have we
taken into consideration the question of uni
form System of Bankruptcy, which seems TO be
within the contemplation of some of our friends
sa measure to be agitated at the Extra Session;
nor any other question of a general character,
because Congress has been called together with
a special view to the revenue and the finances;
and ii seems 10 be desirable, under every aspect
of the case, that the deliberations of the two
Houses of Congress should be limited, as far
as possible, to the objects for which they have
been convened.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
Firet

The York, Pa. Republican of Wednesday
last. says:"On Friday evening about o'clock,
Just as The Churches were going out, the cry of
Fire was raised in our streets, and on repairing
To the scene the flames were seen 20 rise high
and bright from the stable on the property oc-
cupied by Mr.. DAVID COREY, situated on an
alley running parallel with East Main Street,
from South Duke TO Queen Street. Our eff
cient Fire Companies were soon on the spot
and succeeded in confning the flames to the
building in which they commenced, although
,here was frame dwelling house close adjOin-
ing it,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
cent
Hogs Drowned.

We learn from the EastOn Whig, that Nor
ris Canal boat, belonging TO Mr.. T. Bishop,
was loaded on Saturday the 18th inst. at the
wharf on the Lehigh, with about one hundred
and fifty hogs, the property of Mr.. Samuel YOhe.
On the following day, SUNDAY, the boat was to
proceed with lis freight to the city, via the Del
aware, but during the night the boat filed, and
with lis entire freight went to the bottom. We
regret to add that the enterplising owner lost
about thirty fine fat hogs-nineteen of which
were found dead on the following morning.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
A Disgraceful Fact.

The Harrisburg correspondent of the Erie
Gazette, gentleman possessed OF the very best
means of information, and who at all times is
extremely cautious what he says, discloses
fact in one of his letters dated " Harrisburg,
April 30th, ls4l," which places the Executive
in more unenviable light, if possible, than the
importantly he used to induce his followers to
vote for the Relief Bill after he had vetoed it,
in order to throw the responsibility on to them
Speaking of the Relief Bill, he says:---" Had
the vote been taken yesterday, three of the
friends of the Governor in the Senate, and some
eight or ten in the House, would have voted for
it, but they asked and obtained postponement
until to-day, 10 enable them to induce others to
vote with them and the result is, that the rad
icals have succeeded in whipping all them into
the traces, except Mr.. Church. 1t is said, and
bellev correctly, THAT THE GOVERNOR IN
FoRED HIS FRIENDS THAT IF TEN OF THEM vo-
that fifteen yesterday afternoon signed a written
pledge to cote for IT. but caucus was held last
night, and those members driven to violate their
written pledge. The consequence is the Gov
ernor will veto the bill and neither the credi-
tors of the Commonwealth or lis citizens, will
be afforded any relief by the legislature. From
the known anxiety of the Governor TO have the
Bill become a law, we have no doubt that this
is literally true. His attempt afterwards TO in
duce his party to vote for the Bill, proves H.
But he had not the nerve to meet the crisis
manfully, but shrunk from it with his usual
craven spirit.---LOg Cabin Rife.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
Navigating Balloons.

A Paris correspondent of the New York
Commercial Advertiser says:--"The lovers OF
arostation, and indeed the lovers of science in
general, will rejoice to hear that mode of nav
igating the air in balloons, by giving them any
direction that can be desired, even against the
wind has been adopted. An experiment has
been recently exhibited near Saint Denis, TO IL
lustrate this important fact. The balloon, at
the height of $50 yards, was worked in every
direction by the persons in ii, even in the teeth
of an adverse wind. 1t also ascended without
the throwing out of ballast and again descended
These evoutions lasted three hours, after which
the intrepid eronaut returned 10 earth and al ght-
ed as comfortably as he would have done from
an ordinary carriage"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
Maryland Election.

We have cheering news from Maryland. In
the 9Th Congressional District comprising the
cities of Baltimore and Annapolis and the coun-
iy of Anne Arundel, Messrs. Kennedy and Ran
dali, are undoubtedly elected over their loco TO-
CO opponents Murray and Gallaher, being a
gain of two members. The average majority
for the opposition ticket in Baltimore is but 81.
Harrison'S majority in Annapolis was &c, and
in Anne Arundel ia, so that we have not the
least doubt of the entire success of the Admin
islratiOn ticket.
In the Isl, 2nd, 4th and 9TH Districts there
are no opposition candidates, in the Sd no ad-
minisualion candidate, and the 9th is contested
by E. A. Lynch adm and John T. Mason
(opp) so that we are certain of six out of the
eight members.--The last delegation stood 3
democrats to locofocos
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
From the New York Sun.
The Steamship President.

1t is evident that all hope of her safety must
be abandoned. She undoubtedly foundered IN
the frightiu storm that occurred two or three
days after her departure from this port, or else
was crushed beneath some of the gigantic ice
bergs which were seen in the Atlantic shortly
after How or when she went down with sail
the freighting souls within her" will probably
never be known. Had any one escaped to tell
the story, we must have had some intelligence
of it ere this, as ships have been constantly
passing and arriving in port on both sides and
from all directions.
The President sailed from this port on the
lth of March. She was TO have sailed on the
10th, and most of her passengers went OH board
that day. but severe snow storm compelled
her 10 lie over She was huge ship IN SIZE
Her vast dimensions are TOO well known TO
need describing minuteIy She was Of 1880
tons burthen, with engines of $40 horse power
the largest steamer ever built.
We have obtained from Messrs. Wadsworth
q Smith, the consignees, complete and ac-
curate list of the passengers, % In number,
whose names we subjon. Besides these, the
officers and crew amounted to 81 in number,
whose names we could not ascertain, making
together 100 souls, all of whom have beyond a
doubt been for many weeks sleeping beneath
the dark waves of the ocean. Among the pas
sengers and officers of the ship we had several
personal acquaintances Of exalted worth. 1t IS
with sorrow unspeakable that we yield TO the
conviction that We must bid them all long and
final adieu
Edward Barry, J. c. Roberts, New York; j.
Leo Wolf; Master Mohring; j. c. Plefel, A. R
Warburgh, New York; D. Fitzroy Lexon, M.
Courtney, B. A; T. Power and servant G. H.
D. Miesegares, Philadelphia Samuel Mails, N.
York; Charles Cadet, Buenos Ayres; T. Palm
er, Baltimore, Nd; DR.. NJ. Lorner, t. Blan-
cher, Cuba; Jno. Fraser; H. Van Loe jr. AM
sterdam; A. S. Byrne, London; Mr.. Thorndll,
New York; w. w. Martin, England; E. B.
Howell and Friend, A. Livingston, New York;
Rev. G. G. Goodman, Washington city, D. Co.
P. Deucher, Scotland; B. Morris and child.
Passengers, %
Officers and crew, 81
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
Case of Mcleod,

The Supreme Court made the following or
der in this case.
THE PEOPLE u.s. ALEXANDER Mcleod
The defendant, who stands charged by indict-
ment with the crime of murder, having been
brought into Court by the Sheriff of the county
of Niagara, by virtue of writ of habeas cor
pus, and motion having been made for his
discharge, and ii being improbable that the
cour, will be able to render its judgement in the
premises at the present term. 1t is therefore
ordered, that the defendant be committed TO the
custody of the Sheriff of the city and county of
New York, until the further order of the court.
When the transfer has been made the Sheriff
of Niagara will be no longer chargeable with
the custody of the defendant--N. Y. Star.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
1Circulqr to The BankS.1
SEcRETARY's OFFICE, HARRISBURG,
May 6, lS4l.

SECRETARYs OFFICE, HARRISBURG,
May 6, l84l.
Sir---In obedience 10 the directions of the
29ih section of the act of the 4th of May, l84l,
entitled "An Act to provide revenue TO meet the
demands on the Treasury and for other purpo-
ses," herewith transmit to you copy of the
said act.
The Governor directs me to say TO you, that
the public interest requires the notice which
by the 28th section is TO be given 10 him, by
the Banks desirous to avail themselves of the
law, should be given at the earliest practicable
period.
In conformity with the provisions Of the 10th
section, 1t is ordered and prescribed by the
Governor that, TO preserve uniformity in the
phraseology of The notes TO be issued under the
authority Of said act, they be issued in The form
following
1.-The Bank Of will pay the bearer
(three) dollars on demand, as directed by the
act Of Assembly Of the 4th May, l84l."
To be signed by an officer of the bank, des-
ienated by the board of Directors, and to have
the Pennsylvania coat of arms in the centre al
the top, or such other suitable embellishments
as each bank may think proper, SO that they be
executed in the best manner, and according tO
the latest and most approved mode OF engrav'
ing am Yours, &c.
FRS. r. SKUNK.
SecretnrD 0f The Commonwealth
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

fortunes FRoLICs. s.-One of the
frstsurgeons in New Orleans was sold
in that city about twenty years ago for
his passage money, by the Captain of
the ship which brought him over from
Germany. He was bought by sur
geon who gave him some menial en-
ployment, and soon liking his intelli-
gence he took him into his shop, and
gave him thorough medical educa-
ton After while his patron died,
and the lucky Dutchman Immediately
laid seige to the widows heart, which
soon yielded to his attacks, and they
were married. He now is an Alder
man, immensely wealthy, and has the
honor of being sued for $4,000 for
having improperly cut off a mans leg
"a fact heretofore mentioned in our
paper.-Sat. r.. Post
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

PLANETs.--Three of the fnestplan-
cts of our system, are now visible eve
ry clear night, namely-Venus, Mars
and Jupiter.
Venus, which has been visible in
the West, as the glorious Evening
Star" for several months, now sets
soon after the Sun.
Mars, which may be known by his
large size, and reddish color, is on
the meridian {" souths'') at quarter
past ten.
Jupiter, of large size and very
white in lustre, presents magnificent
appearance in the S. E. between IL
and IL o'clock; but it is not in the
meridian until 2 in the morning.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

An Abolition lecturer by the name of Boyle,
while in the exercise of his vocation at Sharon,
Mass. few days since, had about nine dozen
eggs thrown at him by set of rowdies. Boyle
stood his ground, and aftertheir ammunition was
exhausted, returned the fire by "hard argu-
ments" for about an hour. The next day he
delivered lecture in the same place without
being molested. Jour of Com.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

A SECOND Julius FERocIUs" THE editor
OF lbai stormy and rabid Tory print, the Liver
poo Mail, is said 10 have map of the United
States hanging in his sanclum. and every morn
ing oa entering the room he takes of his coat,
rolls up his sleeves, squares of, hits right and
left and gives the innocent map regular mil
ling aud insuling just 10 vent his spleen against
The country end works himself into good wr-
ting passion. His structures upon President
Iiarrison's inaugural and also upon the Mcleod
question are amusing for their very absurdiiy--
iPlcayuae.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

GREAT FORTUNES OF THE WooD CUTTERS
W1FE.---"Some years ago" says foreign jour-
nal, "the captain os corsair carried off the
wife Of poor wood cutter, residing IN the
neiohborhood of Messina. After OBTAINING her
for several months on board his vessel. he land
ed her on an island in the South seas, wholly
regardless of what might befal her. 1t hap
pened that the woman was presented TO the
savage monarch of the island, who became en-
amored of her. He made her his wife, placed
her on the throne, and at his death left her sole
sovereign OF his dominions. by European
vessel, which recently touched at ihe island,
the poor wood cutter has received Intelligence
of his wife She sent him presents of such
vast value, that he will probably be one of the
wealthiest private individuals in Sicily, uriil it
shall please her majesty, his august spouse, TO
summon him to her court"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

The real Democratic Senator of Columbia
copaiy, Mr. Headley, lodged the vote on the
Relief Bill, and afterwards called upon the
Governor, with tears in his eyes, and begged
him for Gods sake to sign the bill TO save the
people from ruin.
And why did you no, vote for The Bill?' said
the Governor
oh dared not, am pledged for the par
ty'
And SO am l. said our s0orthy Governor.
Mlitonian.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

FATAL AccIDENT.--As Messrs. Henry Wright
and James Warren were conversing together on
meeting in the woods near Cresaptown, Md,
violent gale of wind blew down large tree,
which struck Mr.. Wright, felled him and fas-
tened him to the earth. He was so crushed
that he died two days after. Mr.. Warren was
struck on the head by limb and stunned, but
not dangerously hurt.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

WONDERFUL INvENTIoN.-Mr. Arnold is ex-
hibiting, in New York city, specimens of the
new mode of manufacturing cloth, without spin
ming or weaving. BY this process, wool may
be made into cloth with the greatest rapidity,
and at an expense of less than six cents ayard.
The Majors last observation was" antlci-
pate now that shall have first rate suit Of
American broadcloth soon, in which to do my
courting."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

Those marked with a were members Of
the last Congress.
Two districts remain to be heard from---the
fourth, last represented by J. w. Blackwell,
o.. F. which is very close district; and the
18th, last represented by c. H. Williams (W.)
who is doubtless reelected. Should the loco
again carry the 4th district, the delegation will
stand as before---7 Wings 10 Loco Focos.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

NJ Governor Forer's radical friends are
loud in their cry of "shoot the deserters" as aP-
piled to ,hose locos who voted for the revenue
hlii
Shooi them for pity sake! don't send them over
10 Ia: we wouldn't give ihankee for scores oil
sGcl willow wned humbugs They don't know
caonen 10 keep their paws ont of The fire--llke
monkeys PLAYING with hot Chesnuls.-l6.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

SUMNER LINCOLN FAIRFIELD, the,
poet, was found dead drunk! in theI
streets of Philadelphia on Thursday.
Being carried to the watchhouse ho'
knocked down the turnkey, assaulted
the captain of the watch, &c. and
was next morning sent to the Moyat
menslng Prison.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
Total,
l09

VALUE OF A BRAVE OLD OAK.---In Munroe
county, N. Y, the stump and roots Of an old
oak were recently sold for boat knees for $50
The body made 4s4O slaves, worth $50. Four
logs sold for $40, and the top limbs made seven
cords of wood The whole tree sold on the
ground for over one hundred dollars
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

The editor OF the Norfolk Herald has been
shown a strange phenomenon in the shape OF a
double-headed chicken.-BaltimOre Clipper.
Send the breed on here TO our loco friends.-
The >inge-headed Chapman breed couldn't
crow enough for them; perhaps this will rene
dv The dificulty.--Penna. Telegraph
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

1.-THE Globe is foamng because lis parti-
zah friends are being removed from Office.
Would YOU have us betray The promise made
to the people, before the election of Gen. Har-
risnn. that the Augean stables should be thor
ougLlr cleansed?-Id.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
JOHN TYLER.

U. s. Bank stock sold in Philadelphia, on
Friday last, as high as l9 ga cash. United
States Bank notes at depreciation of IS per
cent
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
The Election in Tennessee.

From our late advices, we gather the follow.
ing results of the election in this State:
Ist district. Thomas D. Arnold. fWl
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

Strawberries are becoming cheap at New
Orleans. The Crescent says:You can look
at basket full for Ten cents---terms cash"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

AN IN FAVOR OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF
THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALES OF THE PUBLIC
LANDS AMONG THE STATES, AND IN FAVOR OF
RAISING THE REVENUE BY DUTIES ON IMPORTS
iN OPPOSITION TO RESORT TO SYSTEM OF
DIRECT TAXATION.
SHALL PROMPTLY GIVE MY SANCTION TO ANY
CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURE WHICH, ORIGINATING
~ CONGRESS, SHALL HAVE FOR ITS OBJECT THE
RESTORATION OF SOUND CIRCULATING MEDI-
vN, so ESSENTIALLY NECESSARY TO GIVE CON-
FIDENCE IN ALL THE TRANSACTIONS OF LIFE,
TO SECURE TO INDUSTRY ITS JUST AND ADE-
QUATE REWARDS, AND TO RE-EsTABLIsH THE
PUBLIC PROSPERITY"
JOHN TYLER.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
The Request and the Response.

"SIR | WISH YOU TO UNDERSTAND THE TRUE
PRINCIPLES OF THE GOVERNMENT. l WISH
THEM CARRIED OUT. ASK NOTHING MORE"
The last poOrdS of GEN HARRISON.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-27

CONGRESSIONAL. In consequence OF the press of
matter this week We have not kept up q regular jour
nal OF congressional proceedings During the last week
the passage Of the loan bill was accomplished. and
probably ere this has become the law of the land.
Also the fertilization Bill by triumphant majority.
Juy2l. The fiscal bank again came under discussion
IN the Senate After eleven amendments had been Of
Tered not varying materially from those heretofore Of
ie'ea' 1t was laid on the table. The bill received from
'ne mouse providing for home squadron, was read
and re'erred to the committee on naval affairs. The
Bankrupt Bill was intended to be passed this session
The House passed the Fertilization Bill with only
dissenting votes.
The recent indications are, that Mr. Claws Ban,,
Bill viii pass The Senate and the House. The opoo.
slton Senators mean it shall pass. relying upon the
veto OF the President, whose views upon the subec,
they claim to understand better than the Wigs.