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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-06

The Bank of England employs seven hundred
clerks, and stands in four parishes; to the poor Of
each i, presented recently GIOO
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-03-06
From the Baltimore american.
WA ASIIINETQy

II is well known that at the close Of the revolu-
Ionary war when the army, unpaid and wre,ched-
ly provided was amos, in state of muliny, the
royal dignity was rendered to WAsnINGToS by
committee Of oflice,s. The country was in an uD-
settled s'alc he confederation almost powcless;
Ind exhausld the land, and distraction prevailed in
the general councils; the army was devoted to its
general, The occasion was one which selfish am
li,ion would have sprung 10 seize. II the Republic
owes much to Washington, the great and heroic
warrior, for achieving her independence what is The
amount Of obligation FOR which American liberty
and human freedom all the world are indebted
- him foe his more than heroic conduct at that
crisis Hero is his reply to the proposal which set
royalty before his eyes-,he letter has been lately
Oroaghi to light by Mr.. SPAuKs, in his collection
of WAsu1SoroS's papers:
"Sla. With mixture of great surprise and as
mrnts you have Submitted to my perusal Be as
sured sir, no occurrence in the course of the war
hes given me more painful sensation than your in.
formation Of there being such IDEAS existing in the
army, as you have expressed, which ! must view
with adherence, aud reprehend with severity. For
the prcccpt, the communication of them will les, in
my own bosom, unless some further 1gitatiou of lhe
matter shall make disclosure necessary
81 am much at loss to conceive what part Of my
conduct could have given encouragement to an nd
dress which to me seems big with the greatest mis-
chiefs that can befail my country. III am not dc.
cieved in the knowledge of myself, YOU could no
have found person to whom your schemes are NOR,
asagreeatlr
"Let me conjure you, then, if you have any re
gard for your country, concern for yourself pos
teriiy, respect for me, 10 lanish these though,
from your mind, and never communicate as from
Sourself, any else, sentiment of the like ma
+nre. | am, &c
"GEonGE WAsHNGToN."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28
sTRoUDsBURG MONROE COUNTY, Pa WEDNESDAY JULY 49, l84
Popular Folly.

Mechanics get tinged somewhat with The idea
that II is not quite genteel enough for darling
child 10 be out TO a trade-and that it would be
a little more reputable for him 10 attend store!
Now no one will contend that all boys should
be appreniced TO trade, any more than that
they should all be merchants, physicians or
lawyers. But few will doubt that many lads
are crowded into what are called the learned
professions who are as unqualified by nature for
those professions, as some of the members Of
those professions are incompetent TO make good
mechanics. Ii is not eng duIlard that viii make
mechanit-as is too oiten thought. If there
is bright boy IN the family, he must be clas-
slcally eGucated-if there is very stupid one,
"why, (says The fond parenis) we must appren-
lce him to some hard working mechanic, and
he will probably be able TO plod thro' the
world" With all proper Difference to the pa
rents so mistaken as these, we, as mechanics,
must say that stupid boy viii make as com
petent professional man as mechanic Ii re-
quires good parts, and ready, active mind, to
master The principles of mechanical business
We can easily account for the unworkmanlike
manner in which mechanism is often executed
when we reflect how generally the opinion has
been--'ihe dullard for the trade, if we cannot
do any thing else with him." 1t is a dis
grace TO us as mechanics, TO have il prevail that
a mechanic can be formed of any crooked stick
of boy" We should show proper pride, by
rejecting those boys whose only recommends
ton Is stupdiiy--and whose parents think they
are good for nothing but mechanics! We should
return the compliment they pay our pursuits, by
saying to them, your sons are too poor stock
for mechanicsl'-H0gdea.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28
More Economics.

Hoto to SAGE OIL and Candles Use sunlight
two hours IN The morning, and dispense with
candles and lamps two hours after p NJ The
morning sunlight Is much cheaper, and better
than evening lamp-light.
HOW to SdOe expense IN clOthng. g.--Purchase
that which Is al once decent and the most du-
rabe; and wear your garment despite the fre-
quent changes OF fashion, Ill., il becomes TOO de-
faced 10 appear decent; then turn it and wear it
hencelor!h as long as il protects the body A
blue Goa: is as warm after fashion requires
green one, as 1t ever was. red shawl in fash
ION to-day, is as comfortable as a black one
which fashion, requires tomorrow A few wears
hence your fame will not depend upon the style,
color or quality Of the bIoadclo!h you wore in
l84I.
H0W 10 SaUe time.-Haye place for every
thing and when you have done using it, return
1t TO It's place. This will save much time in
hunting after articles which are thrown care
lessly aside, and lie you know not where
H0W TO SaUe expense in harellng- Cultivate
the bump of inhabitiyeness; and If you want 10
go mile or two, walk rather than hire an es-
tablishment at a livery stable. This will be for
the health of your body as well as security of
your purse from languishment
HOW to Saue IN title ematterS.--Procure book
and keep an exact account Of all your expend-
tures. 1T the expiration Of three months, re-
view the account and see how much you have
expended in four penny and nine penny items
which you could have done without as well as
not. Then see TO il that each ensuing quarter
shall be minus just those things. In many of
those cases the aggregate viii be found more
considerable than you would be aware ofunless
you keep such an account.
Hon to save your property # your house should
be consumed by fre.-Get it insured No one
IS entitled TO much charity after he suffers loss
if he neglects so easy method of securing
himself.-Augustd Banner.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28
From the Boston Atlas.
Euspromptu.

On the denomination Of Martin Van Buren, for the
Presidency by Col. Thomas Hart Benton
When pumpkins shall grow on the top Of sieeple,
And showers Of pancakes shall fall like the rain;
When Bronson and Bancroft can humbug the peo-
pie
Van Buren, may come back to power again.
When grindstOnes shall turn themselves round on
the spindle
And John Bull shall swallow third part Of
Maine;
When Grahamites fatten and beefeaters duiad!e
Van Buren may come back to power again
When mint-drops shall flow up the broad Missis
sippi-
And Amos no longer shall scrbble for gain;
When Richie refuses to scoid like Zantippe
Van Buren, may come back to power again.
When camels shall cresp through the eye of a
needle
And ounces confess themselves minus in brain;
When rogues cannot chest US nor parasites whee-
de
Van Baren may come into power again.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28

LoNG HAIR,-An old and experienced hair
dresser condemns, in very strong terms, the
present fashion Of wearing the hair; and pre-
diets that badness will be as extensive, as the
present fashion Of wearing long hair is preva-
lent among young men. The fashionabes have
the present modification of being assimiated to
goats, baboons, and ourang oulangs, and the (u-
ture prospect of being young baldies. If only
our soaplock should have his hair parted over
his forehead, and brought over his right ear in
mat, he might be taken for a cropped criminal,
and the cluster on his chin might be taken for
the concealment Of an ugly face. A fine face
and noble forehead cannot be TOO much uncov-
cred; but NOT possessing these, or having he re.
verse, il u.ay be well enough to cultivate exces.
sise locks, and exhibit only. an oval yisage of
three or four inches. lfsome of the gentlemen
of the 'toga" should lay aside the "toga virils,"
and assume pelticoats, they would pass very
well for affected females--N. Y Eapress.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28
JOB PRINTING
The saflor-Boy's Farewell.

The sails are set, the anchcr weigh'd,
And seaward blows the gale;
Farewell, my friend! my village home
To all a long FAREWELL
Dear Mother. let no anxious thought
For me your mind employ;
For God in safety DER the deep
Will guide your Sailor Boy.
No more around our Cottage fire,
At happy eventide
My little brother on my knee,
Ny sister by my side;
No more l join my comrades gay,
At sunset or the lea
But watch the twilight stars come cut,
Above the lonely Sea.
am little Sailor-Boy;
But twelve years old. It's true;
But l can learn to reef and steer,
And all that Sailors DO.
And Mother, III remember now,
What you've oft said to me;
"The honest Heart and busy Hand
Can never luckless be-"
And time flies fast-in twelyes years more
may captain stand;
And guide gallant vessel home
With wealth from foreign land.
My father dear to toll for US
Is forc'd abroad to roam;
But, Mother, then I'll toll for him,
And he shall 'bide at home.
And when his raven locks are white,
And your red cheek is pale;
For both III steer the flying ship
And spread the distant sail
So, Mother, never weep for me,
But think of all the joy,
When / come home a Captain bold
And bless your Sailor-Boy
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28

The insect which satisfies lis thirst with the
dew-dcoP contained in ihe Ao2fei's cup, has as
iaach enjoyment a< the elephant which drinks
from iAe sEeam u some mighty riyer.-N y.
Atlas
MYes! and the boy 10 sucks molasses on the
dock is as happy as he who riots in The luxury
Of fclam-soup.--A5qagA Atlas.
Exactly! and The little pig which takes its
proyender from a pint tin-dish is Just as comfor-
sable as he unwieIdy grunicr thai luxuriaie in
a b'g mud hole and cats lis dinner cut of six
foo trough -Aeag Orleans P,cayuae.
The smiles ol pretty woman are gIimpses
Of Paradise,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28

Cure FOR Sore THRoAr.---Mix penny
worth of pounded camphor with wine glass
full OF brandy, pour small quantity on lump
OF sugar, and allow il TO dissolve in the mouth
every hour. The third or The fourth generally
enables the patient to swallow with ease,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28
Prom the Philadelphia North American
PeRr2as NEGE1skOEs.

In Second street at the corner of Norris Al
lev, opposite the Pennsylvania Bank, stands
| the old Mansion of this venerated benelactor of
our city 1t ought TO be reverenced by US as
the people of England reverence the house of
! Milton and Shakespeare. In this age Of im-
provement, il is quite marvel that this edifice
has escaped the spirit of innovation this long.
But there it stands in lis primitive condition.
two stories in height with projecting wings.
the 'front.' originally recedng to form a courl
ward In these latter days this has been filed
I'D with wooden structure, but vet the exter.
nal form of the old Mansion is distinctly retain
ed The same old chimneys and windows unon
the roof are there, and in this humble and de-
generated building were formed Penn's concep-
tons of the greatness of this Republic, and the
hopes and fears which agitated him while act
inc as Governor Of Pennsylvania.
William Penn occupied it in 1900, and three
years afterwards it was sold for $50 pounds, TO
William Trent founder of Trenton. /! original
ly stood alone with spacious grounds in the rear,
extending 10 Front street In lis palmy DAYS,
it was considered Mansion Of more than ordi-
nary extent and elegance. After Penn left the
house and returned TO England, it became the
residence Of Governor Logan, ard was often
the place of great entertainments for distinguish
ed guests of the colonial officers Subsequent
ly it became fashionable and elegant boarding
house, and Governor Hamilton resided there
some years prior to the Revolution Governor
Forbes, successor of Braddock, died there in
1859 His funeral from this house was one of
great splendor and military magnifcence, such
a one as the primitive settlers had never before
beheld. In 1864, "Widow Graydon" opened
the house, and it became the resort of all the
aristocracy Of the day especially did the Blush
officers most frequent it. John Adams lodged
there and during the sitings of the Continental
Congress, the Estate house" as il was called,
gave entertainments 10 numerous ilusirious
The present appearance of the building is an
cient and even dilapidaied, but in its early DAYS
it was doubtless an imposing residence. Where
William Penn and the colonial aristocfacy slept
and banqueted, where some of the most illus
irious men Of the age once held sweet counsel
together, is now merchandise and lumber, and
even the smiths forge and hammer is heard
lis interior bears still some resemblance TO what
it once did, Yet the occupations ofthe present
inhabitants are so opposite to those of other
days, Ii Is difficult 10 imagine the former aspect
ofits chambers and lis banque,ng rooms. How
changed too the inhabitants Of the humble dwell
ling! How unlike the costumes and manners
and pursuits OF these days, compared with those
primitive ones Of our ancestors
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28

Mo7e Southern InsoEence.- The New Orleans
papers are boasling that they have had ripe
peaches for fortnight. To lis Of lhe North
their swa agger and braggadocia is absolutely tor
menting
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28

If we look at the chief direction Of the uni
versal activity Of the age, we shall find that ii
is conservative one, SO as TO render social con-
vulsions next to impossible. On what, after
all are the main energies of this restlessness
spent? On property, on wealth. High and
low, rich and poor, are running the race Of ac-
cumulaiion. Property is the prize for which
all strain their nerves; and the vast majority
compass In some measure this end And is
such society in danger Of couyuIsion7 Is tu-
mull the way TO wealth? Isl state Of insecuri-
iy coveted by men, who own something and
'hcpe for more! Are civil laws, which, after
all, have property for their chief concern, very
likely 10 be lTodden under foot by lis worship
pers. OF all the dreams Of fear, few seem to
be more baseless than the dread OF anarchy
among people, who are possessed almost TO
man with the passion for gain. am especial
iy amused, when among such people, | some
times hear OF danger TO property and society,
from enthusiastic, romantic reforners, who
preach levellng doctrines, equality Of wealth.
Quaker plainness Of dress, vegetable food. and
community Of systems, where all are to toll and
divide earnings, alike What! Danger from
romance and enthusiasm in this monev-get,ino.
self-seeking, seIfdisplaying and | confess
that TO me il is some comfort TO see some out
break Of enthusiasm, whether transcendautal,
philanthropic, or religious, as proof that the
human spirit is not wholly engulphed in mater
and business, that il can lift up little the noun
'ains OF worldlness and sense with which il is
so borne down: Il will be time enough TO fear
when We shall see fanaticism of any Kind stop
ping eyer~so lille the wheels of business or
pleasure, driving ever so little from mans mind
the idea Of gain, or from woman's the love of
display. Are any Of you dreading an innoya-
ting enthusiasm? You need only TO step into
The streets 10 be assured, that property and the
world are standing their ground against the spir-
it Of reform as sioutly as the most worldly man
could desire Channing.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28

Come Simon, gel up my good boy; its af,
ter sunrise" "Wha, Of dat, massa! Wha il
1t be sun yise! Spose if sun yise two hours
alore day, poor Simon must get up, cause. sum
yise, eh! Don't come dat game over dis e.s.
gar no how"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28
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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-07-28
No %.

Gentlemen Of the House of Commons:
= thank you for the readiness with which
you have voted the sums necessary for the civil
and military establishments.
MY Lords and Gentlemen:
''ln The exercise Of my prerogatiye, can
have no o'her ohjeci than that of securing the
rights and promoting the interests of my sub
Jects; and rely on the corporation of my Par
lament, and the loyal zeal Of my people, for
support in the adoption Of such measures as are
necessary TO maintain that high station amongst
The nations Of the world which il has pleased
Divine Providence 10 assign to this country
The Lord Chancellor then declared Parlia-
ment prorogued. and royal proclamation was
issued Immediately after, dlssolving the present
Parliament aud for The calling Of another, the
writs for which are Ielurnable on the 9th of
August
The cheers with which her Majesty was
hailed on her return from the house of Lords
were greatly increased as she reached White
hall, but as her Majesly'a carriage turned into
the Horse Guards loud cries were raised of
Remember the corn laws! Repeal The corn
laws" Those cries evidently reached the
Royal ear, as her Majesty seemed TO bow assent,
which drew forth renewed acclamalions
Lexington union., 1841-08-21

principal to pay or abide by his contracts
it is usual to require him to show his au-
thoriiy If The bank commissioners had
been required to do so, Nicholas Bddle
could have seen by the hank charter,
for il showded the TACT upon its face that
the bonds had not been lawfully issued.
The constitution Of Mississippi was be-
fore the world, and he should have had
the bonk charter and bond law before him.
If, with these lights before him, he allowed
himself to be imposed upon, he ought to
have a Guardain-The fair presumption
is that Nicholas Biddlr, Esq, was not in
the least deceived in any thing except the
"gu'labilhyo Of the people. lie no doubt
was led to believe that our legislative Sol.
onions could manage to cram all their ac-
tons down the people as constitutional and
binding. II he knew what It was his bu
sinass to know, he was well aware that our
agent the Gov. had acted without authority
and that the directors and commissioners
were CARRYING out measure of fraud NJ
tempted to be practIsed OF the people know
ing this and participating in trying to fix
his yoke upon us, render him fit subject
for punishment. But | suppose he has
managed to keephis neck out OF the halter
'Ull aztec there shall be an unsuccessful al
tempt to get ours into tits with Capi,
taIists Of Holland, that we have now to con.
tend, they having purchased the bonds
from him.
| think. srs, that have now shown
that there is no lightin which this ques.
ton can be viewed, but what shows the
iIIcgal,y Of the whole law, and Of all the
notions which have grown out of it; that
the people are not only exempt by law
and honor from the pay of these bonds
but that they would degrade themselves
hy exhibiting evidence to the world that
they are not enlightened enough to their
rights, or not independent enough to pro-
CLAIM them:-that they can be led by the
nose in leading strings by artfuI and aris.
tocratic dictalors,or driven like slaves be.
fore the fTown aud sneer ard rldicuIe of
party leaders, and made to disg orge their
last drop of independence at the foot.stooI
of vile usurpers. Away with such man,
he should be scofftd at and avoided by men
ofhonorublc intelligent and indepent uinls
wherever he may 90.
Respectfully,
ABEL-KILL CAIN.
Lexington union., 1841-08-21
terlzad with much Of his accustomed hu.
NOR, and wNS well eceiyed
PUBLIC MEETING.

We discover from the Natchez Free
Trader, that large meeting Of the citi.
zens Of Natche2 was holden on the l7lh
inst, TO take into consideration the pro.
visions in the Revised Code relative to
suffering free negroes to reside among us,
and slaves 10 90 at large hiring their own
time; and also to express the sense Of
that community in relation to the outrages
upon the rights Of slave-holders travelling
through noa.slave.holdlag States, by cir,
aeus thereof, aud the decisions Of Judicial
offices Of the same.
The object Of the meeting was explained
at length, by Col. l.. Sanders, an able q
eloquent member Of the bar; and appro.
pirate resolutions were adopted and com
mrtecs appointed, to carry into effect the
views OF the meeting, and see the laws on
his subject rigidIy executed.
A committee Of safety, consisting Of
five members, was appointed to see that
all slaves hiring their own time, and free
negroes residing in, or coming to that city
are dealt with according to law. A com.
mIttee Of vigilance, consisting Of fifty
members, was also appointed to enquire
INTO the condition of such slaves and free
negroes within the city, their means Of
support, &c, and report The same to the
committee Of safety, as often as the inter.
est of the city may require.
The following resolutions, asking fur.
her Legislation on the subject Of the rights
Of the slave holding States were adopted:
ReSOlred, That our representatives, 10
our State Legislature, be requested to use
their influence in that body, to procure
The passage of resolutions demonstrating
against the practices of The aboltolists in
the non-slave holding States, and such act
Of legislation as may be necessary, where
by to appeal to the sovereign power oi the
several non slaye~hoIdlpg States, for "A
redress Of nur grievances.
ReSotred, That our representatives in
the next Legislature, be requested to use
their eX"rIinns to procure the passage OF a
law, TO inhlbIt, by suitable penalties, the
employment of any slave or free negro
lpon any steamboat engaged in the com
nerce OF this State.
A numerous meeting Of the citizens OF
Jefferson county, was holden on the 2nd
ns'., for the same purpose; and strong &
appropriate resolutions were adopted. We
,re pleased to see the citizens OF the South
hus alive to sense Of their jeoparlizad
lights, and minitestirg a firm determina-
ion to defend and protect them, ag inst
assaults Of Northern and Foreign Abol.
ionis's.
The citizens Of every county Of This
State should meet and assert their consri |
nional rights in the strongest terms. A
destructive and desoaIing storm now hov.
RS over the South, and coo Gully be aver !
ed by prompt ard energetic action. The
.5olllonls!s, throughout the world are
raIong eycry.nerve, to effect !heir lell
purpose At the expense of our destruction;
ne doors ofonr national Legislature have
peced to the abolition petitions; and in
speeches thereon, will he circa.
aleo through every part of our territory.
Let US, then, be wary, aud not sleep 10
met security until the storm Jurs,s upon
:, and hope is lost.