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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
Yankee Ingenuity.

In the course OF his lecture on Tuesday eve
ming, before the Mercantile Library AssOcla-
tion, Mr.. Latrobe related the following incident.
While crossing, in the stage, one of the vast
western pralrics, far ahead on the black line
which marked the road, was discovered an OBJ
ect which, from the distance, could not be
made out. On their near approach 1t was dis
covered 10 be one of those vehicles known as
Yankee pedlar's wagon The owner of the
concern had met with a sad accident. He had
broken both All axle-tree and a shalt OF his col
ored and curtained wagon. The first he had
repaired with a rope, but that done, every inch
of the rope was exhausted. Miles from tree,
or even bush of any kind, from which TO cut
a temporary shaft, here was dilemma, truly.
But the man was equal TO 1t. He had tin
drinking cup, hammer, some nails, and pair
of taIor's shears When the stage came up.
and stopped, the man was found busily en-
poyed in cutting up the cup into strips, having
first broken out the bottom, knocked off the
handle and unroed and flattened out the cyl
nder of lin that formed the body of the cup.
The curious passengers looked on while the
Yankee liedar ptoceeded 10 lay the two bro
ken ends of he shalt together, which, ioru-
nalely, had been broken obliquely. He then
wrapped around them the strips oitin and nailed
the ends fast This done, he tried the shaft,
and found i, strong. AS he hilched in his
horse, he looked up to the wondering passen-
gers in the Stage coach, and with quiet smile
of satisfaction, and remarked, 81 guess this Is
the first lime in these parts, that broken shaft
was mended with Tin cup" How the pas
sergers in the stage coach laughed, the lectur-
er did not say; but their merriment may be
easily imagined Bait. Sun.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
No IL
4 Dialogue.

The Printer has assumed the duties Of edl-
tor, he slls at his labie-Just finished an "edt
torlal, and is III the act OF opening newspa~
per. Enter Mr. A. in apparent haste.
MIR. A. Good morning Mr.. Printer am in
a hurry. see by your last paper, that YOU are
In want of money; make it point to pay the
Printer puncluaIly.
Printer. So we have found you. sir-shot.d
like thousand such pairons:-ogr call wa, in.
tended of course, for those who are not punctu1i.
A. Righi--all right. sir; please make up my
bill to this date, and here's a five dollar bill ON
the Lincoln bank--hand me the change.
Pr. But, friend \. do you wish to dscon-
tinue?
A. Why--yes, think must. My bill for
papers is quite large-l take 10 less than : or
papers-I must economize little; and be-
sides, don't seem TO need a poAifacQ! paper al
present--loco focosm will hardly need mrcn
attention for two or three years, 1t Is so shock
ingly used up--in our section, we can scarcely
find one for seed.
Pr. Allow NE to inquire, friend, If all your
papers are political
A. No-lhree Of them belong TO this class,
and then have one large family paper from
Philadelphia, two from New York, aid one
from Boston.
Pr. Allow NE TO inquire still further, which
class Of these papers, you intend to curlail.
A. Why, think must stop the political
papers, of course, he,oihers contain twice or
three times the reading.
Pr Now. friend, the people Of ihis country
have accomplished great victory over the pre-
vailing corruptions of an unprincipled admins
tration, will you be so kind as to inform pe how
the people were enable 10 concentrate aud car
~ forward all their operations TO seeure@,hiz
triumph, and, even how ii became generaliy
known, that the causes had existence which de-
manded this trumph7
A. This is plain case-t was through fi'@
agency of the public press-here was lie great
lever after ALL
Pr True bu, the press is of two ciarses,
was it your neutral family paper, or your fa.tA
full political journals. that sounded the r'@lp,
and so zeaousIy pointed out the dangers,
A. There is something in this, | confess
Our political papers are most necessary ai;cr al.
feel obliged for the hint. You may keep tn.
change, and here is another dollar YOU may add
to it, | must be going now, but in few days
will send you three or four new subscribers!
Good morning!
Pr (bowing) Good day sir!-CaIl again!
Exit Mr. A.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
A Duel QmasEled.

81 have no stomach for the fight to-day
very laughable occurrence happened the
other day in Paris, which may afford a good
hint 10 the managers of affairs of honor Two
law students living in hotel in the Rue ST.
Dominique d'Enler, quarrelled one day a!let
dinner. and agreed 10 settle the differences at
the point of The sword choosing two students
of medicine living in the same hotel as their
seconds On the following morning all The
parties met in the chamber of one of the sec
oRtls, who insisted, before they proceeded TO
business, that the principals should taste bot
tie of prime Chablis, which he produced. AZ
ter little hesitation, and being assured by
their friends that it was not intended 10 hinder
the meeting, the ccmbatants finished the bottle
which was pronounced excellent. Ten min
ues after they mounted public conveyance,
and in short time had arrived at the field of
arms The ground was soon chosen, swords
measured, and the two champions were en-
garde when one Of them, suddenly clapping
his hands to his stomach, and betraylng by his
countenance strong internal motion, aban-
doned his ground and rushed to neighbonng
thicket where he experienced one of the least
agreeable concomitants of sea voyage. In
few minutes, however, he appeared 10 grow
better, and returned 10 his place, and prepared
TO commence the combat, when his adversary,
seized by similar indisposition, was obliged
to drop his sword and take refuge in the thick
ct. The latter like the other returned short
" TO the ground. The swords were again
drawn, and the blades crossed, when alas! Tor
the dignity of the duel, the antagonists were
compeIIed bv mutual consent 10 deslst and re-
tire, where they might in secret relieve their
bosoms of the "perilous stuff" which their wag-
gsh friends had administered to them in the
bottle of Chablis on which they had been re-
galed, and who now witnessed the doleful sit
uaton of the valorous heroes with shouts OF
laughter The results may be anticipated
Each of the combatants returned TO their hotel
"a wiser and sadder man" than he had left
in the morning, fully satisfied that honor stands
no change against tartar emetic.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

SHALL BIRDS GREAT BLESSINGs.-I wish
our intelligent farmers could be awakened to
the importance of preserving robins, and oihei
small birds, as a means of aiding in their work
The inhumani,y which suffers every lazy lub-
Der of boy, who can rest an old kings arm
over stone wall, 10 Kill or frighten every poor
linnet that sings in the fields, and every robin
red breast that dares eat all unripe cherry, and
save child from the dyscnery, is short
sighted piece of selfishness These harmless
birds live upon grubs and other worms, and IN
sects, and The slight inroads they make upon
the farmers crops are repaid, an hundred fold
bv the protection they afford, against ihous-
and desiroyers These birds, If not frightened
will become so tame as 10 perch on the hand
or light on the plough as it turns over the fur
row No good farmer should fail 10 teach his
boys 10 spare and cherish these harmless and
often tunelul visitanis TO his fields and orchards
Like the good man in one of our Western
towns, who plead SO earnestly for the poor
crows, in our Legislature few years since, |
would enforce She legal penalties for irespass,
against any one who shot them on my land
The crows, too, natures living mouse traps
instead OF being tame, almost domestic bird,
as in some other countries. where farmers have
been taught their value by long experience,
have been frightened into mean pilferers OF
nnwed corn-his, A good crow is worth a
bushel OF wheat or other grain, to The acre, and
sometimes ten knowledge of ornithology
and not penal laws, is what our farmers and
their sons need 10 induce them to regard their
true interests in this matter.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
The Rematns of President Harrison

We learn from Col Todd, says the Shelby.
KY News, 'that on his way TO his residence
in this county last week, he, in performance
Of sacred duty, called upon the venerable
widow of our amenled deceased President.
While there, he was invited by that lady TO a
consultation with herself and only remaining
son, as to he ultimate depository Of the remains
of her distinguished aud beloved huSband---ihe
great anI good President. II was determined
AT this consultation 10 remove The remains I'M
mcdiaiely TO North Bend, TO I've desposiied upon
beautiful and natural mound, where the mon
ument may be seen several miles up and down
the Ohio river. There, the traveller of distant
ages viii be refreshed by a visit to the tomb OF
the warrior. who was never defeated; OF the
patriot. who died poor; and the statesman, who,
from the $roud height of President, fell like a
star struck from its sphere, covered with glory
and renOwm'"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
JOB PRINTING.
POETRY.
A Hurrah Song.

JOHN BANKS S the boy TO rule the State
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah
To make all crooked things come straight
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrth
He'll give the Locos tarnal switchen
When he begins ITO clear de kitchen"
Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah
Hurrah Hurrah! Hur.lh
Poor Davy's acts most clearly prove
Hurrah! &c
For the "dear people" hs has no love,
Hnrrahi &c
When his power was about to suffer diminution,
lie vetoed the bill by the Old Constitution,
Hurrah! &c.
His numerous pardons and vetoes,
Harrah! &c
Have given his party its death blows,
Hurrah! &c
And he will find by next October
HIS day of grace will then be over,
Hurrah! &c
His party ripe for spols and plunder,
Hurrah &c
DESTROYED our currency ard no wonder,
HurTah &c
Let's turn him out as we did Van Buren,
Or else the State viii be brought to ruin,
HurraE &c
Log Cabin boys Of the land Of Penn!
Hurrah, &c
Rouse up once more and act like men,
Hurrah! &c
Gird on your amor, close your ranks,
Fight for youl country and JOHN BANKS!
Hurrah &c
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

A CoRKsCREw DIRECTroH.---' Come up to
nv room, want to see you
Where is yocr roomF
In ST. Charles Exchange.
well, believe there are several rooms N
that house--how shall 60 10 get 10 yours
Come right in and turn round lelt---come ~
one pair Of stairs, turn round left again. cnn'.
forward, come mp, turn round, come up two parr
of stairs, turn ruund three times, come iot" al
and kuuch al the door
'Stop---dont you think ! could get 'heT-
quicker if was to 60 down the middle ana ul
again, cross over, turn round, forward two, do
a-dos, Indian iilc, promenade, shake sucs.
cut stick, fddle-slick, dance around two PAIR
Of partners, and so follow my noseP
No, no, just follow my directions and yoa Il
be sure 10 find me-
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

FREEDoM.---T such contradictory things
as external and internal happiness are not east
ly brought into harmony. \ man must not IN
sist upon making himself happy by force We
must choose between the TWO. VIII we throw
ourselves on the world, or will we maintain our
own character! We have this choice---ihls IS
our freedom of the wll---beyond this belongs to
God Clearness of intellectual perception, Pu-
ri,y, and, if possible, strength of will, IS our
problem, and our only happiness. To all else
we may laugh---weep--pray
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

The farmers OF BIRMINGHAM, Mass
Held meeting recently TO talk over matters
touching farm stocks, &c. In the course Of
the discussion, Capt. Z. Wheeler said he could
make twenty loads of manure and more from
one horse and one hog-he ,hought there was
manure enough in town if we would take care
of il and use it properly, TO make every field
rich He was astonished TO see so many peo-
pie lay their manures by the road side, as II
they feared it would injure their fields II il was
suffered TO cover up any part of them. In ref
erence to lice on cattle, Colonel FiSke thought
that sand or fine loan splinkled over their backs
and their heads would destroy the lice, cattle
seemed aware Of this, and they were often
found paving up dirt and laying it handsomely
on their own backs; when their heads itch
they scratch them in sand bank. Hens also
walIow in the dust and ashes 10 kill the lice
that have found harbor in their feathers. 1t
seemed TO be the general opinion tha, fine dust
of anv kind, as well as dry ashes, will kill
these yermn on cattle and on fowls.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
THE PRESIDENTS

Washington, May 4, ls4l.
1.-The flag which was in the midst and thick
est of the strife" and was committed 10 your
care on the Tippecanoe battle-ground by the
surviving soldiers Of that memorable field, and
which they commanded you TO bear to this me-
,ropolis as speaking emblem of the valor OF
their old commander, and of the perils he had
undergone, has been delivered over 10 my hands,
and will be placed by me among the honored
trophies of the Republic The account which
was given me some years ago, by the gallant
Ensign now no more, who upheld that banner
amid the perlfs of the fight, had prepared me to
expect to see it as 1t is, gashed by the toma-
hawk and rent by balls-That Ensign alone,
Of all the officers, with but twenty men of the
gallan, company over which, when the sun
went down, that flag SO proudly waved, survived
10 tell IN the morning OF the hazards of that ter
rible night. From that brave soldier, who al-
terwsrds held his place in the hearts ofthe peo-
pie of Indiana, learned properly D appreciate
the fearless bearing and noble conduct of the
patriotic citizen who has so recently exchanged
This earthly tabernacle Of clay for one that en-
dure,h forever Death Is the common heritage
of all mankind; but so 10 live as that the dark
ness of the grave shall not obscure our names,
and that they be placed in close association
with the names of the great and good who have
gone before and who are 10 come after us,
makes death a consummation rather to be wish
ed than feared, and throws light of glory over
the grave. Such, now, is the condition of ''lhe
old commander" into whose hands, when you
received this flag you SO joyously anticipated
It's delivery His deeds are now . enrolled In
the Capitol" and this banner shall be preserved
as a memorial of battle we'll fought, and of q
sic,ory most nobly won.
| pray you, sir, to accept assurances Of my
great respect
JOHN TYLER.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

Queer Estate for Preacher to Lsare.-A
preacher who recently died up the Red River
country, is said, by some of the papers, TO have
left the following singular effects: bible, two
dollars, bowie knife, psalm book, pack Of
cards somewhat used, Bunyan's Pilgrims Pro
gress nearly new, pocket flask or ''rckler,"
collection of sacred music, quarter nag, with
saddle and Birdie, pair of pistols, and copy
of Hoyle's Games Queer fellows some of
those preachers of the far southwest.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

WoMAN-Woman, SAYS Matthew Henry,
was made of the rib out of the side of Adam; no.
made out Of his head to top him-not out Of his
feet, TO be lrampled upon by him---but out of his
side to be equal with him. under his arm, TO bo
protected; and near 20 his heart, TO be beloved.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY
THEODORE SCHOCH.

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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

The United States mint, at New Orleans,
has not done work enough for the last '.o,
months, TO pay It's expenses
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26
ALetter from President Tyler.

The following, from the National lntelligen-
Ger, is in reply TO a letter from James Brooks,
Esq. forwarding the flag that was in the midst
of The ,hckest of the strife at the battle of Tip
pecanoe:
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
TO JAMES BROOKS, ESQ.
WASHINGTON Nav lS11
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-26

1Vm &no1, runs for Senator in Tennessee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-09-13

According to the recent report of Mr.. Whit
esey, Post Office Auditor, there were on the 4th
of March last, no less than three thousand three
hundred and hriy-Sf postmdsierS in arrears 10
me Government for sums rdrying from Je,o dollars
TO many thousands"
And yet when one of these delaulters is remov-
ed, all the loco ioco presses set up one nccordunl
yell OF agony about the bloody prescriptions OF the
Wings.
When Mr.. Granger came INFO Office he found
the department in debt halt II million ofdollars
and great number of contractors clamoring fol
their pay. Some cases are given in which there
had been great complaints of the irregularily OF
the mails; the contractor excused himself by say
ing that his teams had been seized for lebts he
could not pay, having no pay from the Department
| for more than year. Had it not been for the ex
ira session and the appropriation Of large sun
to meet the deficiency, the mails would probabI.
have been stopped on many routes for want o
money TO pay the men employed Kenebsek jour
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-09-13

The sting by which the Bee defends itself and
lis property from It's natural enemies, is composed
OF three paris; the sheath and two parts, which
are extremely small and penetrating. Both the
darts are furnished with small points or burIs,
like that OF II fish hook, which 10y causing the
wound inflicted by the sting to rankle, renders it
more painful. Still the effect of the sting itself
would he bat slight il the insect were not provided
with supply of poisonous matter, (which il in
jects into the wound. The sheath, which has n
sharp point, makes the first impression this is
followed 10y that of lie darts, and then the ven
sticks so fast to the wound, that the insect is obg
ed to leave il behind this considerably augmcnis
the inflammation OF the wound, and to the bee it,
self The muliaton proves fatal.
Were it not for the protection Of its sting, the
bee would have too many rivals in sharing the
produce Of its labors. hundred lazy animals,
fond Of honey, and hating labor, would intrude
upon the sweets of the hive and for want of
armed guardians to protect it, this treasure would
. become the prey OF worthless depredators II
sometimes happens that young swarm choose to
enter hive already occupied when Il most DIES.
perate conflict ensues, which lasts for hours, and
even Tor days, and the space around will be covered
with the slain. These desperate conflicts not only
take place between strangers, but also between
inhabitants OF the same hive offspring of the
same mother The causes which bring division
into so united society have not been hitherto as
certained.
On fair days, when The sun is warm, dues ma,
often be seen TO take place between two lnhabi
tants ofthe same hive. In some cases the quarre
appears to have begun within, and the combat
ants may be seen coming out of the hive, cage
"ior blows" Sometimes bee settled on the out
side OF the hive, or walking about, is rudely jost
led by another; and then the attack commences
eacn ehdeayoring TO obtain the most adynntageou
position. ihey turn, pirouette, and throttle eacl
other; and such is their bitter earnestness, thar
nave often been enabled TO come near enough L
observe them with lens without causing sepa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-09-13

Sho,cer Of Flesh amt Biood The following
curious particulars ARE given in the Nashville
Banner OF the 20th ut. Sucha Irolcnt is record
cd to have taken place in Rome before The death
OF Caesar, and also before the conspiracy of Cata-
line when the urid clouds "dld drizzIc blood up
On The capitol" We hope tins phenom non has
nothing to do with The veto. Seriously, hoWeve-
or, how will our Sdrans explain it?
On Tuesday, we heard from various persons,
that II shower, apparently of flesh and blood, had
fallen in Wilson county, near Lebanon, in this
State, and that the fields were covered to a con
siderable extent. The account staggered our be-
lief; but strange as it may appear, it has been
confirmed by the statement of every gentleman
of high character, who have personally examn-
ed the scene of this phenomenon. They state
that the space covered 10y this extraordinary show
cr is half mile in length, and about seventy five
yards in width. In addition to the information
thus received, have been favored by DR..
Troost, professor Of helnistry in the University
Of Nashville, with The following letter from IA
highly respectable PHI sicinu of Lebanon; we haze
also seen the specimens sent to him for cXainina-
ton To us They appear 10 be animal matter, and
the odor is that Of puirid 1HSl We 10 not pre-
tend 10 offer any theory To account Tor This phe
nomcnon; we leave that To uhrr and more scion.
fife heads. When the specimens lave pnssed
through the cruchcs Of DR.. Iroost, we sIlulI fur
uish our readers will the result:
LEBANON August 8. 1871.
Dr. G. TrooSt-l have sent you some matter,
from the clouds.
With me there can he no doubt Of iIs heing
animal matter, blood, muscular fibre, adpose mat
ter Please account to us if you can, on philo-
sophica principles, for the cause of this phenoln-
cnon. The particles send YOU gathered with
my own hands from the extent OF surface over
which it has spread, and The regular manner it
exhibited on some green tahacco. leaves very lit
tie or no doubt Of lis having fallen like II shower
Of ran and il is stated on the authority OF some
negroes only, 10 have fallen from small red cloud,
no other clouds visible in the heavens at the time.
1t took place on Friday last, between ii and II
O'Clock, about fvemile N T. of Lebanon. have
seht what think to be a drop Of blood, the other
particles, composed Of muscle and fat although
the proportions Of the shower appeared TO be II
much larger quantity Of blood than of other pro-
perties
am, in haste, your most obedient
| w. u, SAYLE.