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The Weekly register., 1843-09-16


subject, and to do me justice, you will
see, that you have done me injustice in
your comments on my letter, and will ac;
IN the premises rs an honorable man
should do.
1t is not my design to tax you with
the publication Of this hurried letter, |
only write, because | have been induced
TO believe, that you were one Of the whig
editors, that were disposed to deal Justly
with all, without regard TO their party
predictions. As am occupying pub
llc station, unconnected with political
considerations, my defeat in the coming
election, unless fail to do my duty, 1t
seems TO me, is not of such Importance
as to Justify misrepresentation of my
acts and motives.
am sir, very respectfully your obj
servant, JAMES E. MATTHEW'S.
Mr.. Matthews has not mistaken in sup
posing that we are not disposed<to do in
justice to any gentleman for mere party
purposes. The charges which we have
made against him, were in fact made on
the suggestions of others, and we con-
fess without any particular examination
Of his report 10 the Legislature. We
have no copy Of his report by US, but
we DO not doubt his assertion that the
attention Of that body was called to the
subject Of redeeming lands. We recol-
lect only thatthe report called the atten
ton Of the Legislature to the subject cf
printers charges generally. His arGu-
mont that nc is not robbing the tax pay
er TO save the State, although good, is
not conclusive, because the tax payer
may be as greatly Inconvenience by
being unable TO redeem presently as by
paying the disputed costs. q.
We have thus given Mr.. Matthews the
privilege of fully speaking for himself.
Is he wronged by the press? If so let
thS ICIAuCI LdhC tIlC loSlS 10 DS DIS Sldleu
by Mr.. Matthews, and if he thinks we
have done him injustice, take this as
full, explicit and ample amende konofa-
Die. Upon the personal integrity Of
Mr.. Matthews, we have intended no inn
putation-we have dealt with the Audi |
tor Of the Stale: 1t is the province Of
the press to look into the doings of pub
Tic functionaries. Can an editor be ex- |
pected to hunt up ali the reports end
other public documents which enianate |
from them before he speaks of facts as
they are suddenly arising and present |
to his mind? If he is in er-
ror he does enough to correct it,. and
our present conclusion is that the expla-
nation given by the Auditor exonerates
him from censure-therefore we say so.
Yet we think he has the same power as |
the officer Of the State to deduct the por-
lion of the printers fee which, he re-
fused to allow the collectors frem the
bills Of costs against persons redeeming
lands, that he had to refuse to allow it,
and that he ought TO do so under all the
circumstances.
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JACKSON, Mi. Sept.

F. A. TYLER, ESQ:
Sir:-It is one Of the evils appertain-
ing to the press in Mississippi, that ma
ny of its conductors are rash and pre-
cipitate in adopting conclusions affecting
the character Of dividuals-corclu-
sions not founded on the premises or
facts from which they purport to, be
drawn. | am led TO this reflection, from
the perusal of your remarks on my let
ter of the 18th ult. published in the last
Register. You condemn me for not
calling the attention Of the Legislature
10 the difficulty respecting the printers
charges for advertising, &c. Now, sir,
had you read my report to the Legisla-
ture, you would have seen that | did
urge the matter upon their attention, and
earnestly insist that they should do
something TO settle this vexed question
Twill add that avai!ed myself of every
opportunity, 10 portray before the mem
bers the difficulties undet which | la
bored, and begged them not to adjourn
without passing some act, that would af-
ford me some guide in reference to the
redemption Of lands.
Your closing remark show that you
have not duly reflected upon the subject
about which you write. Had refused
10 do any thing except what the law had
specifically declared | should do, should
not have allowed the tax collectors anv
credit for the State or county taxes on
the lands, commissions, printers fees, or
for executing deeds; and while they
might have incurred large expense for
the State in the performance of duties
imperativeIy required of them by law,
| should not only have defeated the law,
but should have been compelled to sue
the collectors, as delaulters. This would
have harrassed them unnecessarily, and
would have involved the State in the
costs; for no jury would have given q
verdict against them, upon proof that
they had paid up, or we're entitled to
credit for the amount. Your supposition
thaH am ''robbing Peter TO pay Paul."
Is one adopted without due reflection
in my letter, stated that | invariably
left it 10 the option Of those who applied
to redeem lands, to pay the whole
charges or wait until the Legislature
settles the question. Owing to the lame
ness of the law, it is thought by some
that printers could obtain Judgment a.
ganst the State for their charges, should
they bring suit, and it is possible that
the Legislature may allow the whole a.
mount 10 them. Should they do so, if
suffer the lands redeemed, and allow the
deeds cancelled before the matter is de-
.ermined, for less than the whole charge.
he State would lose the difference, or
force me to make it up. certainly am
lot robbing the owners Of the land when
t is left TO their voluntary choice 10 re-
ieem or not 10 redeem at the present
ime.
BUTT is useless to attempt to explain
he matter further. If you are dispo- |
ed 10 examine, SO as TO understand the
The Weekly register., 1843-09-16

6r AMOS r. JOHNSON, ESQ, formerly
editor Of the Jackson Southron, has been
nominated for Auditor, in place Of l..
LEA, Esq. resigned, Mr.. J. has done
the Whig cause much service in times
past, and deserves as much as any man
at the hands ofthe whig party. Besides,
he will make a thorough, capable and
efficient officer, being man Of talents
integrity and first rate business qualifi-
cations.
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agree that we are right after the cleo
ton is overi ShaIlthe shame and cha
grin Of suffering this election TO go by
default rest on the Whig party Of Mis-
sissippi? We trust not. Let this ques-
ton be settled at once, and let the whig
party make an instantaneous rally. We
have but one advocate Of Wing princi-
pies in the field. Let us at once agree
upon four more.
Will the editor of the Vicksburg
Whig do us thejustice to set US right be-
fore that community by a republication
of this or otherwise?
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Extract to tie editor Of date Charlsv
Sept. IL.

'tOur candidates for Governor addr&
ed the citizens of this county a, ,E
place on the 9th inst. There were :,
bout $50 persons present. CIayr.
gained many friends over to his ca.s
The General replied to Mr.. c. bu, COL
nct succeed; and only spoke for halir
hour, rendering sickness as an exc1s
for retiring SO soon. think Tallahaxis
viii giveClayton a handsome maOrI
in November. \ IS.
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To the Editor Of tie Weekly Rspi,,e
SlR;-Perm't me through your pap
TO express our desire that Mr.. Sam
M. HAWKINS Of Ponola should become,
candidatetc represent the countiesofPa
ola and Tallahatchie in the Senate OIL,
State Legislature. It's desired that NJ,
II, should give his views on such subieas
as will probably occupy the attentions
the ne&t Legislature, and particular,
upon the payment of the State bonds an
the election Of members TO Congress +
districts. MANY NOYERS
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GRENADA, Sept. g, 1843.

ohENApA, Cepl. @, lo4o.
F. A. TYLER, Esq:
Sir-In your last paper I saw an ar
ticle concerning w G. Kendall, stating
that Kendall had a difficulty with a Mr..
Hinson. 1t must have been mistake,
as none Of us have ever had difficulty
with him. He is now getting up doc
ument denying ever having a difference
with US. 1t must have been Joel Mills,
as he AMI Mills had dispute originating
from fight that L. D. Bird had with
Kendall. Bird is Erother-in-law of
Mills presume you recollect the fight
that Kendall had at Chissellville. in
1910? I write you this SO that you may
correct the mistake. lie has a paper
and asking US TO sign it; and we cannot
help signing it, as we never had diff
Guilty with him.
Respectfully, yours &c.
The Weekly register., 1843-09-16
Respectfully, yours &c.
B. HINSON.


When we made the statement alluded
to above, we believed MIR. M. Hinson to
be the man with whom Kendall had his
difficulty. We might easily mistake
Mr.. Hinson for Mr.. Mills, never having
known the cause Of the difficulty, and
not being much acquainted with either
of them; and from Mr.. Hinson's state
ment have no doubt we did.
The right aoay.-At late Democratic
meeting in Holmes county, Ohio, a reso-
luton approving the course Of the editor
Of the Holmes county Farmer, was adop-
ted, and a committee appointed to get
him 500 good subscribers.-AppeaL.
That is the efficient way truly TO sup
port political press. The democrats
owe no little Of their success to this very
means. The press is the great lever.
which, like the lever of Archimedes,
moves the political world. Nothing
short of the overwhelming strength Of
a righteous cause, which commends it.
self to intuition and almost 10 the animal
instincts, can triumph against the odds
of a political press arrayed in opposition.
Such support as is named above, we do
not recollect ever to have seen given to
a achig press; and hence the conclusion
is fair that the Whig cause is best found
ed in right reason. II the Whig press
was supported with the same zeal by
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Adjournment of the Legislature.

As was anticipated, the Legislature OF Pennsyl-
wanna adjourned on Tuesday the 18th inst alter
Drotracted session'ef one hundred and Sir days,
during which time one hundred and sixty three
Acts. and fifteen ReSlutions were passed. Sever
al of the Acts are of great Importance and fear
ried out, may be highly beneficial to the State, in
ais present emergency. We allude particularly to
those which authorize the sale of the Delaware
division. and the main line of improvements from
Philadelphia TO Pittsburgh. The latter Bill, how
ever, the Governor has not yet approved Of If
Companies are formed, and those two sections of
our Improvements disposed of, our State Debt
will be nearly one-half cancelled. We hope
this NAV be realised. With but very few ex-
ceptons, all the other Acts are of little no
consequence, and possess no provisions of general
interest. Nothing further was done to provide
money for the payment of interest on the State
Debt. Therefore. if the sale of the Improvements
cannot be carried into effect, our creditors viii
receive nothing for the loan Oft money during
another wear. We have already so often spoken
of Tie character of this Legislature, that the sub
jec, has become hackneyed with us, yet we can
not bid them farewell without remarking, that it
viii be long remembered and renowned as enc of
the most disgraceful and inefficient bodies which
ever assembled 10 enact laws.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Something worth knowing.

In converslng with gentleman oi the bar
few days ago, he gave us some information IN
regard 10 a law now in force. of which we pre-
sumo but few know of its existence, and which
we consider highly interesting TO large Por-
tion Of the community. For the advantage of
our readers we will endeavor 10 give synopsis
of the law. as nearly in his own language as
possible. he informed US that by the laws of
this Stale, no person under the age Of twenty
one years can dispose of his or her property,
either real or personal, by will. By Inc same
laws, il is declared that if person die in,es-
tale, unmarried and without lawful issue, the
real estate of such i-,estate shall go to his or
her father and mother, during their joint lives,
and The life OF the survivor of them; and the
personal estate of such inesrale shall be vested
in his or her father and mother absolutely; or
if either the father or mother be dead a, the
time OF The death of the inteslate, The parent
surviving such inies,aie, shall enjoy such real
estate during his or her life, and such personal
estate absolutely. If, therefore, man having
a child or children, die without having made a
will, leaves his estate 10 such child or children,
without declaring in what manner such estate
shall be disposed of, in The event of such child
or children dying under the age OF twenty -one
years, unmarried and without lawful issue; and
should such child or children die unmarried
and without lawful issue, and under the age of
twenty-one years, and in the lifetime of his,
her or their mother, the real estate of such child
or children would go to the mother during her
life--and the personal estate would go to such
mother absolutely-and if II should so happen
at the time of the death of such child or chill
dren, that the mother should be again married.
such personal estate of the child or children
would 60 directly into The hands Of the step
father and The rents and profits Of the real estate
would be his during the life of his wife, should
he survive her, 10 The exclusion of the surviv-
ing brothers or sisters Of such child or chill
dren, # any there should be- West Chester
Examiner
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Latest Fashions.

We observe by our exchange papers that the
ladies of Boston are endeavoring to introduce the
fashion Of carrying walking canes. Several OF
them have already made their Appearance IN the
streets with these appeudages of authority, and
used them in the most graceful manner. 1t is
said that the .fops and daadies are very much
alarmed in consequence, and protest against 1t as
a downright infringement of their prerogatives Of
manhood They aver that if the ladies do moi
desist, and lay by their they will be obliged
to carry cudgels, else they can no longer way-lay
stare at, follow, speak to, and otherwise insult
them with impunity.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
NOTICE.

A Petition for the Benefit of the Bankrupt
Law, has been filed the 22d February S43, by
Joseph Addison Brown, late Merchant, late
of the firm of Stokes & Brown, now Farmer,
Monroe.
Which Petition will be heard before the Dis
,rict Court of The United States for the Eastern
District Of Pennsylvania, sitting in Bankrupt
CIV, at The District Court room in the City ol
Philadelphia, on Friday the 26,h day of May
next, at IL o'clock, A. N. when and where all
persons interested may appear and show cause
if any they have, why the prayer of said Peli-
ton should not be granted, and The said Peti
toner declared Bankrupt
FRANCIS HOPKINSON,
Clerk of the District Court.
Philadelphia, April %, lS43-3t.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Stocks.

There appears to be quite unusual animation
IN the Stock market at present. During the past
week. large quantities of almost every description,
have been disposed of at the Brokers' Board in
Philadelphia, and that too at considerably advan-
ced prices Pennsylvania State Elves, which
month ago were sold as low as S34 on the hun
dred, readily brought S45 and 46 on Thursday
last This rise is probably mainly attributable TO
the passage OF the Bills providing for the sale of
some of the Public Works.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
James WI. Fter.

We learn that Mr. Porter arrived at Easton on
Thursday evening last, from Washington. He
was serenaded by the Easton Band, in the eve-
ming, and number Of his friends prevailed upon
him 10 partake with them of public entertain
nent. which is to be given this evening at Mr..
Connor's American Hotel. He will continue in
E;aston during The present week to try number
cases which are pending in Court, and return
10 the Seat of Government, on Monday ne xt, to
lesume the superintendence of the War Depart
ment.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26

Godfrey Pope, who was tried at Louisville, Ky.
for killing MIR. Bliss, under the most unjustiable
circumstances, has been acquitted and set at lib
eriy; In the face of the numerous acquittals
which are constantly taking place all over the
country, it is scarcely surprising that so many
murders occur. Unless homicide, like other
crimes, is punished in the most exemplary man.
ner, the ,1eople will soon become familiarized to
scenes of blood, and think no more of the murder
OF fellow being, than Of the most ordinary oc-
Currence.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Trees,

/, is a custom in Turkey, says DR.. Walsh,
TO plant a pla,urnus orientalis, (button wood
,ree) on the birth Of a son; and cypress on
The death Of one. Were this custom adopted
in the United States, it would give US, at the
end OF forty years, about twenty millions of
trees more than we shall probably have; con-
sideration of no mean appearance TO posterity.
And were The trees 10 be planted by the road
side, most of our public highways would al the
end of the period, be converted into delightful
avenues Let it be remembered that the road
from Strasburg 10 Munich, distance of $50
miles, is already an avenue Of fruit trees.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Fips, Levies, and Quarters.

The rule adopted by the Banks and Brokers in
the cities. TO receive the old Spanish coins only
Upon the following conditions, viz fps, for five
cents, leves, for ten CENTS and quarters, for twen-
ty-three cents, has not yet been extended TO
Stroudsourgh. These old fashioned coins pass
as freely here as ever, at their nominal value. La
the cities, however, we are informed they are
fast disappearing, and getting out of circulation
They are sent to the Mint to be re-coined into
dimes, half dimes, and quarter-dollars, our own
currency, which will shortly supply their place.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
HT PAY UP! PAY UP!fH

All persons indebted to The subscriber for
subscription, advertising, job work, or other
wise, are hereby requested 10 make immediate
payment, and save costs. Since his co-pari-
nership with Mr.. Kollock, set of new books,
for The firm, have been opened, and it is there
fore necessary that the old books should be set
tied up His pecuniary concerns also ilnper-
lively require him to call upon all who are in
arrears to make immediate settlement
THEODORE SCHOCU.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26

The freshet in the Delaware, which it was fear
ed would do so much injury to the Canal, had hap
piy passed by without doing half the damage
which had been anticipated. With the exception
of break at Rocky Fails, and another at john
sons Tavern, the damage has been very slight,
and with moderate force can all be repaired by
the latter part of this week
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Jefferson K. Hickman, ESQ.

We are also informed that our efficient Repre-
sentative, Mr. Hickman, reached Easton, after
lie adjournment of the Legislature, on Thursday
last. His fearless and straightforward conduct,
whilst at Harrisburg, receives the warmest appro-
haiion of his neighbors and friends Preparations
arc Icing made TO tender him public dinner
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Plum Trees.

A writer in the Massachusetts Ploughman,
gives the following as remedy for warts,
worms, &C., in plum trees =" In April OF
May, or before the bossoming, make some
half dozen sllts according to the size Of the
tree) up and down the tree from the limbs to
the roofs" The writer assures this 10 be a
perlec, remedy.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26

aged about I9 years. He is about
fee, or inches high. Had on when he
left brown snuff coloured frock coat, grey
pantaIoons and black hat or fur cap. He is OF
bad habits and took with him sho, gun be-
longing TO another man. All persons are for
bid haboring or trusting him under the penalty
of the law. The above reward will be paid on
delivery Of the boy, but no charges.
ROYS & HELLER.
Milford April "a, 1913.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Canal Commissioner.

The Bill giving the election Of Canal Commits
soRers to the people, has become law without
the signature of the Governor, he not having re-
turned it to the House in ten days after its pass
age. with his objections. Three Commissioners
must therefore be elected under il next fall.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Surrender of Fusiiives.

France and England have entered into a
treaty for Ihe mutual surrender of fugitlves. II
has never been done before. The same has
been effected between this country and En-
gland.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Judge Banks.

The Easton Wing Of this week announces that
Judge Banks, has recovered from his indlsposi.
non, and IS now in that Borough busily engaged
ID holding Comt'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26

II is said thai Mayor Morris, since his elec-
lion, has had more applications for Office than
ne had of majority roies on that occasion
something like six thousand
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26

Lynn, Mass, has been noted for the manufac-
turing of shoes. In the course of the year ls42,
it is said that one million pairs of womens moroc-
co shoes were made by the industrious inhabitants
Of that town.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26

This. world is like chesnul bur, and when
lightly handled, may be used with safety-
when too eagerly embraced. it wounds TO The
quick.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26

The Lowell Courier states that some boys who
were out cunning near the town, discovered man
named John Favro, suspended from tree; a
Miller book and bible, were found in his pocket.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
BANK NOTE LIST.

corrected weekly ior the Jefvisonau Republican.
The notes Of those banks on which, quoiatiors
are omitted and a dash(-)s substituted, are net
purchased by the brokers'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26

The value OF the lard oil, made at Cincinna.
II, ihepasi year. is estimated al $4,000.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
Foundry and Machine Shop,

adjoining Jacob Singmas,er's Tannery, and
would be thankful for any patronage extended
towards them, and respectfully announce that
they are prepared 10 execute all orders in their
line of business in the best manner and with
despatch They will manufacture
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
4O2 Acres and 175 PcrChea,
with SAW MILL

and other improvements thereon erected.
Seized and taken in execution The proper
ty of Jeffrey Wells, and will be sold by me
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
STROUDSBURG
IRON AND BRASS
FOUNDRY.

The subscribers take this method 10 inform
the public generally, and Millers and Farmers
especially, that they have taken that conSen-
lent
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
SHERIFF'S SALES.

BY virtue of sundry wrils Of vendiloni expo
mas 10 me directed, will be exposed to putIc
sale, al the Courthouse i'll Milford, on the 18TH
day of May next, at O'Clock p. NJ The follow
ing described property TO VII:
Il certain tract. piece or parcelot Lind
with the Improvements and The nPpertenances
lhereunto belonging, situate on Big Bu>hhiII
Creek, in Lehman township, Pike county, and
Middle Smi;hfield, Monroe county, surveyed
on a warrant granted to Tobias llerle, and num-
bered on Torry's Boob and Map Of said Coun-
iy 100, containing
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-04-26
SIX CENTS REWARD.

Ran away from The subscribers,
on the 23d instant, bound boy
named