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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13
Arrests.

On Wednesday last, Mr.. George Handy and
Daniel M. Brodhead, were arrested in Philadel-
phia, on the complaint of Ovid F. Johnson, Attor-
ney General of the Commonwealth, and each held
TO Bail in the sum of $4,000. 1t will be remem-
bered that law was lately passed by the Legis-
lature, and signed by the Governor, which went
to exonerate Handy from arrest and prosecution,
on condition that he testified his full knowledge of
the conspiracy; and that it was upon the faith of
that act that he testified. Notwithstanding this,
the Governor has directed the officers of the Law
to arrest him, and although he has turned States
Evidence, TO include him in the Indictment with
the others. Were they to go to trial this way,
lbrodhead and all the others would necessarily be
cleared for want of some person to testify against
them. Mr.. Handy, however, has sued out Ha-
beus Corpus, upon which he will have hearing
on the 28th of this month, when he will no doubt
be discharged, and made competent witness to
testify and convict all the other criminals engaged
in the Bribery business, whoever they may be.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13
The legislature.

This body adjourned on the 5th inst, to meet
again on the 9th of June. During the three
months they were in session, they passed upwards
of eighty acts, all ofmnor importance, but did no.
thing for the people at large except TO keep them
in almost continual alarm and suspense. No Tax
Bill has been passed, or other provision made to
pay the Domestic Creditors of the State, or the
August interest on the public debt. They have
already squandered over 100000 of the peoples
money, without doing any thing to replenish the
exhausted Golfers of the Treasury, and in June
will return to Harrisburg, and probably spend as
much more. This is the Loco Foco Legislature
which was elected to secure thorough reform of
all abuses. Unless the people Of Pennsylvania
show more than Christian-like forbearance for
wrong, we predict that but few the present men,
bers will return there next winter, again to dis
grace themselves and their State.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

Of England, plainly is to force us into the ac-
knowledgment of measure which is 10 rebound
altogether TO her own advantage. The Slave
Their great motive is the destruction ofour Com
merce on the coast of Africa, which is now en-
tirey eclipsing their own-which they expect TO
do by boarding our merchantmen with the avowed
object of hunting for Slaves but for the covert and
real purpose of delaying our vessels, and hunting
for English seaman who may be employed in them.
Thousands of dollars have already been lost to
Merchants by this illegal interference, on the
part of Great Britain, for which no indemnity will
ever be made. The United States is favorable to
the suppression of the Slave Trade, and hereto
fore submitted to having her ships boarded for
that purpose. But since England claims that
when her naval officers have once lawfully board
ed vessel to search for slaves, they have right
to detain it, and to seize and carry off all the Eng
lish sailors they may find aboard oft, it becomes
US as a free and independent nation, acknowledge
ing supremacy to no power on earth, at once to
check such arrogant presumption. Our old friend
and ally, France, has acted nobly in refu sing to
SdhCuoH VIC IIodty, anu II oH0 PoiSeNolo' III iioi
good resolve, will deserve the thanks Of every
true American. Our government, too, has acted
promptly in the matter, by sending four vessels of
War to the Coast Of Africa, to prevent a rccur-
renee Of the evils complained Of If England,
therefore does not desist, honor and patriotism
both require that a resort to arms should be had
to compel her. Should this, unfortunately be the
case, our countrymen will display the same invin-
chile spirit and courage which distinguished their
forefathers on the two former and ever memorable
occasions, when the haughtness and pride Of
Britain became intoleratle
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13
The Bribery Investigation.

The particulars ELECTED by the Joint Committee
OF the Legislature. on the examination of George
Handy, have not yet heen fully made public. Suf-
cient, however, has transpired 10 let US know that
foul means were resorted to by the Banks of Phil
adelphia TO procure the passage of Suspension
Resolutions in 1910; and that about $4,000
(frOm the U. s. Bank,) passed through the hands
Of George Handy, into the possession of Daniel
NJ. Brodhead, formerly of Pike Cosnty, afterwards
Ninnebsgo Agent, and now D. r. Porter's Com
missioner of Loans. Mr.. Handy produced about
sixty letters before the Committee, the contents
Of which go TO show that there was conspir-
acy between himself, Brodhead, and others, car
red on somewhat after the manner of the much
talked OF Pipe Laying Plot. Brodhead figures in
the letters as Lumber Merchant; and whenever
additional money was wanted to carry on their
design, he would write that "lamber was very
high" "rafts were scarce" and that "DDore bra
cling required" In one of his letters, he says
II viii see the Governor TO night and talk Indian
TO him. Others of the letters, il is said, also
make mention Of the Governor visiting members OF
the Legislature at their rooms, in the night upon
the subject. The Committee, who had permis-
sinn TO sit during the recess of the Legislature,
concluded the examination Of Mr.. Handy on We'd
nesday morning last and then adjourned till the
srb Of June. They will make their Report at the
Extra Session.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13
The Tables Turned.

A singular incident happened a, Washing
ton, Pennsylvania, recently. The town Sex
ton kept depot of walnuIs under an old tomb
stone, which certain boys were in the habit Of
visiting during his absence. He sailed ont al
Ter night TO capture them, and found three boys
regaling themselves. He ordered them to fol-
low him to constable. but the young fellows
;rpped him up, seized his legs, and Sided him
10 new made and very deep grave. They
first tied his arms behind him with his suspen'
ders and then ,umbled him in throwing after
him the shells of half a peck of nuts. The
"house of the dead" was very deep, the even.
ing very dark, and it rained in torrents. The
sexton roared aloud his screams were heard at
intervals through the storm; the old women at
the end oil the town began to shake their heads;
the waiEings of the damned spirit could be dis.
,incily heard; and at length il was whispered
in every street, shat the devil had carried of
the sexton. The corporation collected, ard
the whole town rushed pell-mell TO the grave
yard. The voice was heard and the "man oi
the turf" was lifted out more dead than alive.
The old women were all disappointed at fnd..
ing him without the gentlemen in black aud
the grave was soon ienanted by another, who
'slept we'll" and complained not.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

The right claimed by England, for her vessels
Of War to board American Ships, on the high seas,
and search for Slaves, has caused great deal Of
excitement lately, both at home and abroad land
unless it IS speedily abandoned by that country,
may lead TO the worst consequences. England,
Austria, Russia, Prussia. and France, the FIVE
greatest nations of Europe, held Convention, a
short time since, at which Treaty was framed,
acknowle 1ging the Right of Search. The ruling
powers Of the first four countries have already rat
i6ed the Treaty; but France, in consequence OF
an able manifesto, written by Gen. Cass, our Min
lister there had, up to the latest accounts, refused
her assent The object Of this Treaty, on the part
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13
Executive Interference.

On Tuesday of last week, just as the Legislature
was about to adjourn, and whilst the Committee
on Bribery were carrying on the Investigation,
Gov Porter sent most remarkable Message to
both Houses, setting forth that as his name had
been mentioned in connexion with the bribery bu-
siness, in manner injurious to his reputation,
he had given instructions to the Attorney General
TO commence criminal prosecutions against Geo.
Handy, and all the others implicated by him in the
matter. 1t is scarcely necessary for US to say that
his interference of the Governor with the duties
OF the Committee, is calculated (and perhaps in
tended) to stife all further Investigations as no
one implicated will come forward and testify when
he is told before hand that his admissions will be
used as evidence TO convict him of participation
in the crime. This act of Gov. Porters, is a
high handed stretch of prerogative. 1t was un-
warranted by the circumstances in the case. 1t
is calculated to suppress all further developement
and thus permit the guilty culprits who were en-
gagged in the conspiracy to go free and unpunished.
1t looks very black for d. R. Porter, thus to en-
deavour to put stop to the examination, as soon
as his name was mentioned among those of the
conspirators. Was he afraid to let the Commit.
tee 60 on and ascertain the whole truth His act
looks very much as if that had been his purpose.
For the honor of Pennsylvania we would wish
that the matters revealed in relation to the Gov
ernor were not true; but the course he has pur-
sued is the very one calculated to make the CON-
munity think otherwise. Many of the Governors
political friends, in both Houses, denounced the
Message in unmeasured terms.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13
Texas.

We were little too fast, last week, in announc-
ing the War in Texas to be at an end. 1t turns
out that the body of Mexicans, pursued by the
Texans, were but an advanced guard, of the main
army, sent out by Gen. Afista to allure the enemy
within his power. The Young Republic is there
fore invaded in earnest by force of IL or $1,000
men. The Navy of Texas has blockaded the
Mexican coast, and vessels from every nation are,
after the first of May, to be prohibited from enter
ing their ports. President Houston has also de-
termined to carry the War into Mexico, and not
lay down his arms till the Banner of the "Lone
Star" is planted in triumph over the ruins of Aris-
tocratic Tyranny.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13
EmpOSture.

The Mormons hare found new book called
the Book Of Abraham. I, pnrports TO have
been written by That patriarch, and is said to
have been found in the Calacombs of Egypt by
an English traveller who brought it away with
eleven mummies. Jo Smith is engaged in
transIaiing it for the "Times and Seasons"
published al Nauvoo.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

CURE FOR RHEUMATIsM.-Take one pint Of
brandy, 10 OF. saIlpeire, OF. camphor, gill
spirits lurpeniIne, mix together, when about TO
use il, shake it up well, Apply it by welling
flannel with il and dry it in by flat or other
iron as hot as it can be borne.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

In the late edition Of his Dictionary, Web
stef has added a new and comprehensive verb,
thus :--"To StoartDout, "a, 10 absquatulale,
run awav, evoporare, back out, utdrt, make
tracks, take the Sabine slide and disappear"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

CoLp WATER FOR lNFANTs.-Dr. Devices
says, that he has often seen infants. when
seeming to suffer exquisite agony, rendered
perfectly quiet and easy by drausht OF COO
water
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

paper, which were unaToidably crowded out, will
appear jn our next
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13
Impeachment.

The Harrisburg Telegraph expresses the hope
that Gov. Porter will be impeached by the Legis'
lature, at the Extra Session.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13
Death of Adams, the Murderer

James Adams, indicted for the murder of his
wife, died in The city prison about 10 o'clock
on Thursday night, after a short ILLNESS, of
typhus fever. He was attended regularly by
DIR. Torneler, the physician for the prison, and
visited by DR.. Archer, the coroner. During
his illness he appeared to labor under great
mental and physical prostralion, and refused to
par,ake of the nourshng food recommended by
his physician. He has thus escaped trial be-
fore an earthly court, and gone TO appear before
Judge from whose decision there is no appeal.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

Apples for StOck-Under this head "Prac-
lical Farmer" in the Boston Cullivator, says:
"Lasi year I butchered a hog sixteen months
old which weighed 500 lbs For some time be-
fore bringing him to tie tub, he ate nothing but
boiled apples" Corn meal was offered him, but
refused; The pork was Of the best quality, and
though the moon was not consulted in killing
him, The
"Meat ne'er shrunk bit i the pot"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

The whole number Of bankrupls in The norh
efn district OF New York thus far 1929
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

David Miller, convicted Of passing counter.
felt notes of the Berks County Bank, has been
sentenced 10 three years Imprisonment.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-04-13

Deaths in New York las, week, 1872.
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22
REMOVAL.

OIL WIElH1NG lEELPOlnIWMto
WNTILLIAM CAMPBELL, thankful for past
w faYors, begs leave respectfully to inform
his friends and the public in general, that he has
removed from No. 80 TO 90 Market Street, ono
door below his former establishment, where he has
on hand, and is constantly making up large
and handsome assortment Of READY MADE
CLOTHING, suited TO the Season, which he In.
tends to sell low.
Super6ne Goats Coatces and Round Jackets OF
all descriptions. A large assortment Of Cashmere
and Satiinttt Pants. handsome assortment OF
vests.
Also--Shirts, Stockings, suspcndcrs, Handler.
chiefs, Stocks, Collars and Blossoms, with every ar
ticle in the clothing line. srr--
Gentlemen finding tieir own cloth can have Is
made aud trimmed in the most fashionable style.
and on reasonable terms. fstais
Tho subscriber fiattcrs himself that by strict
'ltssss,n-ta business, and by selling low and en-
dctvorng To please, 10 merit share Of the public
patronage.
I. IS Don't forget No. 2s, call in and examine
for yourselves, nothing charged for looking.
m1v 20-tr
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22
From MexiCO.-Kelease OF all
the Santa Fe Prisoners.

The schr. Laura Virginia, in z days
from Tampico. brings TO the editors Of the
New Orleans Bulletin dates from the 4. city
of Mexico to the 18th ult.
The most interesting item of news is
that Of the release from Imprisonment of
all the Prisoners taken in the unfortunate
Santa Fe Expedition. Gen. Santa Ana
celebrated bis birth day by this act of
grace,-A letter from the American
Minister states that they will all be sent
home in the first American vessel of war
that touches at Vera Cruz. The prisoners
were released on condition that if taken
again in arms against Mexico they shall
suffer death.
The speech Of Santa Ana, at the OPEN
ing of the Congress, represents the country
as recoyering'trom its late endorsements
The same bold language is used towards
Texas as formerly, but the release of thu
Santa Fe prisoners is considered as al
indication that all hope of the re-conques
Of Texas is abandoned.
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22
A RIOT AT CHESTER.
EXTRACT OF A LETTER, DATED,
Chester. ,J,lIu 10,

Chester, July 10, l842.
Sir,-I'he usual quiet Of our borough
was broken last night, by as vile and a. low
a set Of rowdies as ever existed, who parad-
ed our streets, shouting fire, breaking open
barns, blocking up the highway with
carriages, insulting our citizens, and at
last attacking them with knives, clubs aud
stones. They were pa,t of an excursion
party that arrived here in the steamboat,
Hudson, at about half past O'Clock, and
from the time they landed on the pier until
the boat left for the city, almost two
o'clock, they kept the whole place in con-
fusion by their noise and uproar. The
principal scene of attack was on the bridge
that leads to the pier, where some of our
citizens, who had gone down to hear the
music and see the boat leave, were stand
ing, and who were wantonly assailed with
out cause or provocation. The news spread
like wild-fre, when several of our young
men rallied, and rushed to the rescue
The fight lasted for more than an hour, mum
hers being wounded with clubs, and some
cut shockingly with. knives. The name.
of the ring.leaders are known, and ar
officer left this morning for the city I,
arrest them. They may depend upor
being justly dealt with.
Penn. Inquirer.
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22
ron THE DELAWARE REPUBLICAN.
MILLET.

Messrs Cannon s. Coin answer to
your correspondent from Sussex. respect
ing miiief. permit me TO furnish you with
the following facts.
MiHef should be sown by the middle Of
July, if expected to mature for seed. II it
is required for hay only, it may be sown at
any time during the month Of July. The
best land will produce from one 10 two tons
Of hay 10 the acre. On good land IL
bushels seed is required to the acre and
from ! to 1 on common land. The price
of mlllet seed is about dollar bushel.--
1t can be had Of Mr.. Henry Du Poni. neal
Wilmington, or of the seed agriculture al
stores in Philadelphia. 1t makes excel.
lent hay for horses or cattle and cleans
the land Of rubbish-ihe land may be
ploughed and seeded and narrowed in, as
for wheat--Mr. Henry Du Pont is the
largest gro wer Of the article near Whining
ton and would doubtless give any informa
ton. Yours Respectfully,
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22
CAPE ISLAND.

VHsHE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends
u and the public, that his house is again open
for the reception OF visitors during the Ba,hng
Season. Tho situation of the establishment
within fey yards of the Occap) will add much
10 the pleasure and convenience Of visitsrs.-
Every Effort will be made by the Proprietor to give
satisfaction. Grateful for past fayours, he still
solicits share Of patronage.
HUMPHREY HUGHES.
June 30, 1912. 4Iw,
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22

He who joins the republican standard
will not be questioned about his former
opinions. -.
Madisonian.
This is just the style of the usual notih-
cation to thieves. Whoever will return
said property shall have Eve dollars rewa I'd
and no questions ssked.--[ Prentice.
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22
TNQDH~HQWC.

'HE co-partnership heretofore existing under
frm of Allen 4 Mccoy, was dissolved by
mutual Consent, on the 95th day of March, 1s42.
All persons indebted to the late firm are requested
10 make immediate payment to Alexander Mccoy
at Middletown, and all persons having claims with
present them for payment
ANDREW ALLEN,
July 9-4t, pd ALEXANDER Mccoy,
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22
IMPORTANT TO
f A n M e n s.

HE SUBSCRIBER has and intends keeping con.
- stantly on hand, supply of FANS for clean
ing grain ofthe most approved construction, at the
old stand in Orange ST., between front and second
streets, Wilmington, Delaware.
ALSO, riddles, and wove wire, suitable for
screens, cellar windows, safes, &c.
ABRAHAM ALLDERDICE
May 9l842 SIN
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22

When the Warren companies marched
to Bristol to embark for Providence, some
Of them stopped to refresh themselves at
the shop Of a woman who sold cakes and
pies, coffee and tea. After having nearly
demolished her stock in trade, and emptied
more than one Kissing urn of "the Guns
that cheer, but not inloxicate," they pulled
out their purses to pay. " Oh, la % said
the woman, refusing their money, -
don't want any pay only you lick Tom
Dorr %
Taken al his Word.-" say, stranger
it rains," said merchant the other dsy,
to square built down easter, who was
quietly passing his store "you had better
stop in and buy an umbrello-i'll sell YOU
one at half price, Without a word of
reply, the Yankee walked in, selected one
If very superior silk, and inquired the
price. g Five dollars, sir, we sell them
at-haye never sold them for less,' was
the polite response of the merchant, who
in the eagerness to trade, had already for
gotten his conditions of sale. Jonathan
coolly laying down two dollars and half,
took the umbrella and walked off, leaving
the merchant to calculate his profits upon
the sale Of his goods at half price.
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22

Bread wifho,a price.---An Irishman
went into bakers shop in Salimarket, and
demanded half quartern loaf. This hay-
ing been handed to him, he placed himself
|pu the counter. and Notwithstanding the
claim Of the shopteeper for payment, ale
isesTS,5ysartilxlss il be was ~ home, ~
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22

ENyy.-To see the highest minds level
ed with the meanest, may produce some
solace 10 the consciousness of weakness,
snd some modification to the pride of wis
dom but let il be remembered, that minds
are not leyeled in their powers, but when
they are first leveled in their desires.
Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-22

Spunk.-A Kentucky girl, having mar
RED fellow with a mean reputation, was
taken TO task for it by her uncle. :"
know, uncle," replied she, :. that Joe is
not good for much, but he said dare not
have him, and | won't take stump from
any body"