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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19
The following article from the Liverpool
Standard, contains some striking truths

The following article from the Liverpool
Standard, contains. some striking truths:
"THE LUNAcY OF NAT1oNs.-When nations
go to war without a cause and without an OBJ
lect, their only business is to I'M ure each other
as much as possible. The extent of the mu-
tual injury that may be inflicted in this case is
beyond calculation: for the destructive power
of steam navigation has not yet been ascer-
tanned: and such vast interests have grown up
during long period of friendly relations among
the three leading nations of the earth-nter-
ests wholly dependent on the continuance of
peace-that war must be more destructive
economically than physically, whether to the
French or the English, or the Americans The
mere blooGshed in action between nation and
nation, seems ,riing matter when compared
with the commissions of trade that would occur
throughout the region of war. France would
indeed suffer less than England or America
from disturbance of the established order of in
dustry and commerce but then, TO make the
balance even, France can scarcely go 10 war
without the accompaniment of political rev.
olution at home. While the Southern produ-
GERS Of America and more than half the manu-
faclures of England were ruined-while grass
was growing in the streets of Manchester and
New York-the French would be destroying
each other in cvls broils. And then there are
the state of Slavery in America, and the state
of Pauperlsm in Ireland, and the state of Char
ism in England and Scotland as elements of
further desruction-all brought into activity by
the state of war. For doing harm in all direc-
tons, this war would be as signal as for being
without cause and without an object 1t
would perhaps be destructive in proportion as
it was aimless. In the absence of any reason
for going to war, they talk in France of send
ing Steamers 10 burn Brighton, and in England
of burning Buffalo in New York, and in Amer
lea of burning Montreal or Liverpool. People
seem TO be possessed by ,he Devil. 1t is a
clear case Of the lunacy of the nations"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

The Discovery of the Telescope Galileo
placed at the ends of leaden tube two specta-
Gle glasses, both of which were plain on one
side, while one of them had its other side con-
vex, and the other It's second side concave and
having applied his eye 10 the concave glass, he
saw objects pretty large and pretty near him.
This little instrument, which magnifed only
three times, he carried in triumph to Venice,
where it excited the most intense interest
Crowds of the principal citizens focked to his
house to see the magical toy; and after nearly
a month had been spent in gratifying this cpl
demical curiosity, Calico was led to understand
from Leonardo Deodati, the Doge of Venice,
that the Senate would be highly gratifed by OBJ
tanning possession of so extraordinary an instru-
ment.-Galieo Immediately complied with the
wishes of his patrons, who acknowledged the
present by mandate comforting upon him for
life his Professorship at Padua, and generously
raised his salary from $50 to 1000 FORMS
Sir D. Bretcster's Martyrs Of Science.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19
JOB PRINTING.
From the WilliamStown Advocate.
A Night Scene.

1t is deep midnight; on the verdant hills
In beauty spread, the broad white moonlight lies,
No sound is heard save that the grey owl boots
At intervals in the old mossy wood,
Or save the rustic of the aspen leaves,
That ceaseless, turn upon their slender stems,
When not a breath is felt in all the heaven
Standing upon an eminence, see
The haunts of men around. The world is still.
The busy and the bustling are at rest;
Their mingled voices do not fill the air,
AS when visit here al noon of day.
The birds are silent now, and the tired beasts
Are skunk to rest. Almost beneath my feet
Stand cottages, the dwellings of the poor;
And prouder mansions of the rich and great.
The cotager and all his little ones
Are slumberng now. Theirs is a sweeter sleep
Than luxury and wealth can ever give,
Not distant far, upon gentle swell,
With It's back ground of orcharding and wood,
And more immediate circle Of green trees,
My much loved home, my native dwelling stands.
Its roof is glimmering in the white moonshine,
And Ill its inmates, save myself, at rest,
l see the brook meandering there,
But do not hear its voice;-the trembling light
OF the full moon falls on its shifting waves,
And is thrown back in flashes on my eye.
How sweet the stiffness of this midnight hour!
1t banishes the cares of busy life.
The spirit of the mightiest is broad;
1t fills the boundless air, the spreading wood,
The wilds, the lonely deserts of the earth,
And all her poplous realms.
In few hours
The rosy morn will break upon the hills,
And all these sleepers start to life again.
The gay to spend another day of mirth,
The housewife to her toll; the laboring man
To his accustomed task. The little birds
That perch in silence on these lofty trees,
Shall then break forth in songs--wild woodland
songs,
Such as were chanted on the sixth days morn
in Edens bowers 10 hail the birth of man.
And summers morning wind shall breathe again
And toss the dew drops from the forest leaves,
And ali this solemn stiffness be exchanged
For universal motion.
Standing here,
And looking on this varied scenery, spread
So beautiful around, l feel power,
AS of the Great Omnipotent upon me,
That calls my heart to worship: will kneel,
Here by the side of this oerhanging wood
And, like the patriarchs Of ancient time,
Who worshipped on the mountains, offer up
Beneath heavens mighty arch, my humble hymn,
TO the Keeper of the sleeping world. J. II. B.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19
Good Sentiments.

Agriculture is the nursery of patriotism and
virtue.
Agriculture, aided by science, will make a
little nation a great one.
Science must combine with practice TO make
good farmer.
wise government will not be slow in fos-
tering the agricultural interest.
All the energy ofthe hero and all the science
of the philosopher, may find scope in the cult
vation of one farm.
If you separate science from agriculture, you
rob nation of It's principal jewel.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19
WowAy-perhaps one of the most indispen-

WoMAN.-Perhaps one of the most indispen-
.sablcand endearing qualifications oflhe feminine
character. is an amisble temper. Cold and cal
Jous mUsi be the man who does not prize the
sneek aGd gea1e spirit of coB6ding woman.
ller hFs may net be scuPured in the line OF a
periec' beauty eye may not roll In dazzling
splefdor. ban il the native smile he ever ready
40 welcome and The glaRce Graught with cling
lng devotion or shrinking sensibllity: she must
be priced far above gold or ru6ies
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

am instructed to inform you that Mr. Brown
expects the money tomorrow said messen-
ger from an impatient creditor TO a dilatory
debtor. We'll, if he don't get it, tell him to
keep on expecting" was the cool reply
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

'Massa want to know if you can't settle dis
small bill to-day, kase he wants de money bad,
said a darky to gentleman yesterday.
No, can't This the third time you have
come for that money to-day. Your master
isn't afraid am going to run away, is he?'
Not 'zackly-bul look hea, said the darkey,
slyly and mysterously; he's a gwaoin to run
aday hesef and darfor wants to make big
raise
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

One of the clergy of Boston fell asleep in his
pulpit a few Sundays since-,unlbled against
the door and then rolled down the stairs into the
aisle No damage done. This was teaching eff
fectually, by example, the folly of sleeping in
church
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS The editor of the
Richmond Star says that an acquaintance OF
his had the following articles presented to him
on Christmas: Eleven turkies, forty lbs. OF but
ter, one barrel of apples, one dozen mince pies,
monstrous cake, barrel of soft soap, jar OF
preserves, poodle dog, and two little pigs,
from friends, and twins by his wife.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19
An Honest Epitaph.

Beneath this turf with wild flowers clad,
A kindly heart reposes;
With many a virtue, faults it had
But "thorns are hid mid roses"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19
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Benjamin Franklin says: Printers accounts,
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me look over my books, and will tell you the
character of every man whose name is there.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

PRENTIcE's LAsT--The New York editors
complain that their papers are regularly stolen
from their subscribers. What else can be ex-
pected in city that elected paper sratcher"
10 The mayoralty?
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

The following from the New Orleans Cres-
cent is very good: why is young lady like
careful housewife? Because her waiat is as
little as she can make it,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

CONFERENCE.-THE is side-saddle like
a four quart measured Because ii holds dgaIon." !"
"Why are the flowers such severe creditors?
Because they are always sure TO get their deus"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

A NovELTY.-To see two women pass each
other in the street without each turning round
TO see what the other had on
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

No bank robberes committed recently The
reason. Not worth robbng.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1841-05-19

Two men los. their arms in firing cannon on
he Presidents death, at Alton, ILL.,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-10-07

rate those ties (Which death alone can sever) tina,
oind the Vginian to his state, the people and the
politicians who have most strenuously opposed
some OF his views of policy, would be content 10
leave the past to history, while they would re-
member only that he was one Of those great men
whom Hanover had given to Virginia, and Vir-
gina TO the world. And shall he be greeted
WIN less enthusiasm, because he vet lives, to
look pack from his present vantage ground, and
review the long course Of his own experience. to
revive with ancient recoections his fealty TO the
old principles of old Virginia, and to Gain fresh
Vigorln her cause, from touching his mother
soil! Mr.. Clay's history is full Of examples of
many isinterestedness-and his present position
enables him, more than any other man, to aid i'm
giving to his country what he does not seek for
hlmself--to dedicate to public and patriotic ends
what never should belong toparty.
IL is time, gentlemen, that those who are enti-
tied 20 the respect and gratitude of their country.
men, MOULD cease to be the objects Of personal
ooloquy and vituperation. Our national cnarac-
ter has suffered too much and too long to appease
me venom OF party rancour. Our national pride
should rejoice in the belief that there is much of
private and public worth, which can and OUGHT to
survive our frequent political Conflicts and that
party triumph costs too dearly, when it attempts
to disbonor names that must 90 down as our
witnesses to posterity.
with assurances OF my esteem and considera-
ton. gentlemen, remain your obedient servant,
THOS. w. GILMER.
Messrs. VIM. F. Wickham, r. F. Darracott,
and others-Committee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-10-07
FIFTEEN BARRELS OF INK.

Mr.. Summers, Chairman Of the select commit.
tee on the contingent expenses of the House Of
Representatives, stated the amount of the ekpen-
ses of the several sessions OF Congress from 1880
to May isil-and it appears TO have been enor-
mous-but the item that most surprises is that of
fifteen barrels of ink, costing 529 dollars, used by
the Congress Of 1898. What in the world could
have been dore with such quantity ofthis fuids
Then it appears that there was paid for making
pens for the memSars curing that session the sum
of Si76 25! Is man qualified for Congress,
that cant mend his own pei,l Doubtful, Mr.,
Summers reported a Resolution, which was "a
dopted, that the Committee appointed toihvesti-
gate the expenditures from the contingent fund OF
the House, have leave 70 report at the next ses-
sion OF Congress-so we may expect that one or
two barrels of ink will have to suffice for d ses=
sion henceforth, instead of ffteen-and that tbs
members will mend their own pens or get along
without any.-Raieigh Register.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-10-07

gence this effort to represent him, although !
am but too sensible how far it falls short OF
the merits of the original. At all events he
will feel that there is not greater error than
was committed by the Stenographer OF the In
telligencer the other day, when he put into my
mouth u part of the honorable Senator's speech
Laughter. hope the honorable Senators
on the other side of the Chamber will pardon
me for having conceived it possible that, a
midst the popping of champagne, the intoxi-
cation of their joy, the ecstacy of their glorif-
cation, they might have been the parties who
created a disturbance, of which they never
could have been guilty had they waited for
their "sober second Moughts." Laughter,
loud and long.] have no doubt the very
learned ex-Secretary of the Treasury, who
conducted that department with such distin-
guished ability, and such happy results to the
country, and who now has such profound
adherence of all the taxes OH tea and coffee,
though, i'll his own official reports, he SO dis
tinctly recommended them, would, if appoint
ed chairman ofdle committee, have conducted
the investigation with that industry which so
eminently distinguishes him, and would have
favored the Senate with report, marked with
all his accustomed precision and ability, and
with the most perfect lucid clearness. IA
Taught
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-10-07
LETTER FROM JOHN TYLER.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 90, 1S4(


Gentlemen--It would afford me no ordina-
ry qualification to be present in pursuance of
your invitation, at Taylorsviie, on the 9th
instant, to partake of the dinner to be given
TO Mr.. Clay, by the citizens of his native coun-
ty: but this is forbidden me by considera-
tons which am not at liberty to disregard
Towards that distinguished citizen | need
scarcely say that | entertain feelings of the
highest admiration and regard. When the
work of detraction was at its highest point,
lost no suitable occasion to give expression to
my sentiments concerning him, and have new
erfailed to vindicate him, as far as was in my
power, against the malice of his enemies and
now, when all men, seemingly of all parties,
unite i'll bearing testimony to his high and
exalted worth; and when recent events have
furnished him a new opportunity for the dis
play ofthat noble disinterestedness for which
he has through life been distinguished, Judge
we with what pleasure should meet him on
the soil of my old district, and in the midst of
my old constituents. As, however, this is
denied me, nothing more remains to me than
to wish you most joyous and happy meet
ing.
have the honor to be, gentlemen, Your
friend and servant, JOHN TYLER.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-10-07
DYSENTERY.

As the season is at hand when all classes or
citizens are liable to be afflicted with Dysentery,
Dyarrhea, &C., we deem it our duty 10 make pub.
lie the following simple and efficacious remedy,
which has been known to us for several years,
and which we have repeatedly used with com.
plete success. 1t is simply to take a tumbler Of
COLD WATER, thcken it with WHEAT FLOUR to az
bout the consistency of thick cream, and drink
it. This is to be repeated several times in the
course of the day, or as often you are thirsty:
and it is very likely you will need to try it OH
the second day. We have not only used it in
our own case, but have recommended it to our
friends in many instances; and we never knew
it to fail ofeifecting speedy cure, even in the
worst stages of dysen,ery; it is simple remedy
and costs nothing. Try it, all who need it,,
Farmers Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-10-07

near the frontier Such being the case, yo,
VIII hardly be surprised that another most vii.
famous outrage has been committed upon the
person OF one Col Grogan-who figured,
largely, you will remember i'm the late Cana
dian insumection.
! On Sunday last, Sept. 10, twelve or more of
! these volunteers crossed the line. invaded our
/ territory and fOrcibly seized and carried into
Canada this Col. Grogan. They came by
| night and by stealth two miles and more into
the township of Alburgh-bound him and hur-
RED him away to Montreal, there to be depo-
sited in the close hold of their prison. Gro
gan, it is said, fought against this gang like
tiger, and it was with no little difficulty that
these loyal subjects of Queen Victoria were able
to overpower him and consumnlatc their Tell
purpose.
Last evening the citizens of st. Albans met
.oSe.iei anu aPPoi"tod u UvrIuf,tcO VI 49, 10
inquire further into this outrage, and to report
upon the facts of the case. To seize a man
within the territory of the U. S-to load him
with chains, and to hurry him off into for
eign Jail, without form of trial, is most ne
farious and outrageous act, which, no doubt,
will be inquired into by our rulers at Wash
mgton without delay.
Col. Grogan formerly-tlat is before the
rebellon-resided in Canada. During the re-
bclllon his property was wantonly destroyed !
and he driven from his home into the United |
States. 1t was rnmored that he realated and !
burned buildings across the line To punish |
him, as they pretend, they have been guilty
of the most illegal and hostile transaction
which could possibly disgrace any man or
class of men.
The above has been very hastily written
for your Journal, and may be relied upon as
fair statement of the case Should any
thing further occur in relation to this matter, /
shall apprize you of it at my earliest conven-
fence. In great haste, yours, truly,
SUM CUIQUE.
st. Adams, Sept. %, 1871.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-10-07
HORRIBLE MURDER.
New YoRk. September 26

NEW DIRK, september S6.
sour city is again startled by the report Of a
terrible murder You may remember to have
seen In our papers notice of the sudden disap:
pearance, on Friday the 9Th, of printer nance
Samuel Adams. On the day Of his disappear.
ance, he was told that one j. C.. Colt, iauthor Of
the system of book-keeping,) who was some
what in his debt, (only about 200 dollars,) in
tended to leave the city, and Immediately said he
would go and get his dues. He was socn after
seen at the corner of Chamber st. and Broadway.
Mr.. Nheeler who rooms near Colt, has test-
he'd that lie heard scuffle in the room of the
latter, and the fall of heavy body. He looked
through the key hole and saw two hats upon she
table, and Colt engaged upon the floor. During
the succeeding night another person also looked
through the key-hOle and saw Colt scrubbing the
! floor, and In the morning large heavy box was
| taken from the hall by a earman, directed 70 somo
| person at est Louis, via New Orleans" On
| searching Colts room portions of the foof aps
| peared TO have been scrubbed and then stained
over with ink; axe was found, the handle OF
which had also been seraped and smeared with
ink, and spots Of the same liquid were found hp~
on the wall. Colt is in custody, and an active
investigation is on foot. The carman who took
away the box has been found, and states that be-
ing employed to do so by Colt, he put the box on
board the Kalamazoo about TO sail for New Or.
leans.''
In consequence of this, the Mayor ofdefed Of
hcers Smith and Wadfon on board the vessel
and the matches which had been closed, to be o.
pened, and on to day, fhe box was found and
brought on deck. On opening il, the body o
MIR. Adams, with only his shirt on was foun,
therein, packed around tightly with salt, and a
awning wrapped round the whole, and then II
box hafed up. 1t was conveyed 10 the DEF
, house In the Park, and the Coroner called TO no
{ the inquest. Thus this affair Of blood is iss e.
ed-and the guilty author known and jussi<s1
bout tn he eot,a6ed,
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A BEAUTIFUL HYMN.

When morning pours it's golden rays,
Der hill and vale, DER earth and sea,
My heart unbdden swells in praise,
Father Of light and life to Thee!
When night from Heaven steals darkly down.
And throws its robe Ger lawn and lea,
My saddened spirit sees thy throne,
And bows in worship still to Thee.
If tempests sweep the angry sky,
Or sunbeams smile on flower and tree,
lfiOy or sorrow brim the eye.-
Father in Heaven, turn to Thee.
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