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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER,
SIMEON GUILFORD.
OF LEBANON COUNTY.
SENATORIAL ELECTORS.

SENATORIAL ELECTORS.
CHESTER BUTLER, of Luzerne.
TOWNSEND HAlNES, of Chester.
Districts
Joseph G. Clarkson Philadelphia
2 John Price Wetherill, do.
John D. Ninesteel, do.
John S. Littell, Germantown, Phila CO.
8 Eleazer 7. M'Dowell, Doylestown, Bucks co
6 Benz. Frck, Limerick, P. o. Montgomery CO.
Samuel Shafer, Chester county.
William Hester, New Holland Lancaster CO.
8 John 5, Hiester, Reading, Berks co.
10 Alex. E Brown, Easton, Northampton CO.
ii John Killinger, AWHILE, Lebanon co.
10 Jonathan J. Slocum, Wilkesbarre. Luzerne CO.
l3 James Pollock, Milton, Northumberland CO.
IA Henry Drinker. Montrose, Susquehahna CO.
Is Frederick Waits, Carlisle, Cumberland co.
l6 Daniel NJ. Smyser, Gettysburg, Adams co.
IL James Mathers, Mifflintown, Juniata CO.
Is Andrew ]. Ogle, Somerset, Somerset CO.
10 Daniel Washabaugh, Bedford, Bedford CO.
90 John l.. Cow, Washington, Washington CO.
81 Andrew w. Loomis. Pittsburg, Allegheny CO.
% James M. Power, Greenfield, Mercer CO.
% William A. Irvine, Irvine, Warren CO.
"a Benz. Hartshorn, Curwensville, Clearfeld CO.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
Death of Henry A. Muhlemberg.

Ii is our painful duty 10 announce the death
Of the Hon. Henry A. Muhlenberg, the late Lo-
co Foco candidate for Governor of Pennsylva-
MIA. He died suddenly Of apoplexy, a, his res
idence IN Reading, on Sunday afternoon last.
On Saturday evening he was sitting before his
door, in conversation with Mr.. Nathan Ma
rhan's of Philadelphia, until 10 o'clock, when
Mr. n. left him. AT half past ten, the watch
man passed by and found Mr.. Muhlenberg ly-
ing insensble on the steps. Medical aid was
Immediately called. and he fingered until about
5 O'Clock The following afternoon when he ex-
pired.
Mr. Muhlenberg, has long occupied prom-
neni place before the public, and his death must
be lamen,ed by all, and particularly by the par
" to which he has been for years connected
by strong political Ties. His personal friends
are oppressed with deep gloom, by this sudden
and unexpected dispensalicn. Truly 'in the
midst OF life We are in death"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15

WM. j. BABBIrr, leading citizen of Galne'
Orleans CO. N. Y declares in a pnhilc ie''e
that, though he has supported Van Buren, De-
mocracy rhroug huur, and is now opposed TO a
National Bank. he can't stand Polk aud Texa,
and is IN favor of a Protective Tariff, wherein"
he supports HENRY CLAY. He has been Su'
peryisor of the town, and we think has repre-
scented The County in the Leg esislaiure.- Tr'bans
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
Another Meeting.

There is 10 be rally of the Wings OF Up.
per Mount Bethel, al Cenirevle, on Saturday
the l7ih insl. The Hon. Z. Joy Morris, ol
Philadelphia, and A. E. Brown, and H. d. Max.
well, Esqrs of Easlnn. will be among the speak.
ers. The Wings from Lower MI Bethel, and
the neishboring townships IN New Jersey, will
attend IN body. Some from Monroe will also
60 down.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15

We copy from the Memphis Enquirer Of the
9th ulI.. the following extract from eied da-
ted" Lafayette county, Miss, July %, 1914"
The Enquirer tenders Mr.. Polk the use OF It's
columns for the purpose Of replylng 10 this let
tcr Will he do SO! Here Is the extract:
81, as well as some ten or twelve OF my
friends. have been as un,iring democrats as ev.
er stood shoulder 10 shoulder; but as matters
and things now stand, we are rather stumped.
We want TO know from the Colonel himself,
whether his casting vote in 1886 against In
yesligaiion into The abuses in the Indian De-
parmeni] has trO sides or one. II one only,
we cam, vote for him; if two, we want to see
The other one. You shall hear from ME so soon
as see the Colonel's letter on this subject.
Yours, dc. r. II. LOVE"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
MARRIED.,

On the 10Th inst. by the Rev. Mr.. Johnson
Mr.. BERNARD KEMMERER, Of Hamilton, an
Mrs MARY HANKINsoN, daughter of Col JOIN
Huston, of Stroud tsp.
Ia Hamilton. on Sunday last. by the Rev. q
Heilg. Mr.. JESSE SCRlBNER, and Mrs. ELIZA
BETH FRAvEL.
In Siroudshurg, on the 18th inst. by The Rev
T. C. w. Hofedirz. Mr.. john OYER, aud MIS-
CHRIsTIANA RUTH, both of Hamilton township
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15

The favor with which Mr.. Dallas regards all
monied institutions, and the efforts he made 10
secure a renewal of The charter Of the u. S.
Bank, are so VIGOROUSLY matters of history, that
no one but lying loco foco stump orator, or
newspaper editor, will dare TO deny them. Yel
Mr.. Dallas is held up by the locos, both on the
slump and in their papers, as an uncompromls-
ing opponent of all Banks in general, and a
U. S. Bank in particular Those who would
rhus deceive their confding friends, have re-
cered severe rebuke from meeting OF helr
own party held at Rochester, N. Y. on the Sd
Of August inst a, which the following Resolu-
lion was unanimously passed.
ResolDed, That as opponents of National
Bank. We cannot but regret the nomination for
the Vice Presidency Of George M Dallas, OF
Pennsylvania, man, who in opposition to Gen.
Jackson, in 1882. Introduced Bill into ,he
Senate Of the u. S. for re.charlerng The Old
Monster and declared that he was the 'willing
as well as instructed agent Of has State To Sc
cure the passage Of The Bill"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
Get out the way, you re all unlucky,
Clear the track for Old Kentucky"
Another Splendid Whig Victory {!

Gallan, Old Kentucky, ever true TO her glo-
rious Harry Clay, and the advancement Of
Whig principles, is rolling down her thousands
10 swell the tide Of victory. The election be-
gan on The 5th inst. and continued three days,
and We have the returns only Of the frs, two
days-but they are suficien. TO show that Judge
Owsley (Whig) has been chosen Governor by
from 10 to $4,000 majority. Set down Ken
lucky 10000 for Mr.. Clay in November.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
CAMP MEETING.

A Union Camp MeeiiRg for Milford, SANDY
ton and Delaware Charges, New Jersey COn
ference. will be held On the ground OF JoD'
Shay, Esq. about one half mile south OF his re-, !,
idence, TO commence on Monday September :
and close The Saturday following.
The preachsrs and people Of the adjoln'n'
circuits and stations, are respectfully insi'ea "
attend. M. FORCE, r Z.
August Ia. 1874.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
PENSION OFFICE. Washington, !
August |, 1914. !

Sir:-Il is proper tha. widows who are en-
titled 10 the benefits of the Act of June IL,
1874, continuing certain pensions for four years
longer, should he informed that Congress has
made no appropriation for paying these pen
sions, and that, therefore, no payment can be
expected before the latter end Of December
next.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
DIED,

At the residence of her brothe-in-law, Jane
Bell, Sem in Smilhfeld township, on 4'h la''
Margaret Thomas, late of Montgomery county
in The 18th year Of her age. The deceasr
was beloved and respected by all who knew
her.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
Other Elections.

Alabama, Illinois, and Missouri, also voted
on the 5lh instant, but we have no, yet received
any returns.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
0FV b. Palmer. ESQ. at his Real Estate

g v. B. Palmer, Esq, at his Real Estate
and Coal Office No. 50 Pine street, below Third,
two squares 5. the Merchants Exchange, Phila.,
and No. l60 Nassau street, Tribune buildings,)
n. Y, is authorised to receive subscriptions and
advertisements for the Jefersonlan Republican,
and give receipts for the same. Merchants, Me-
chanics, and tradesmen generally, may extend
their business by availing themselves of the op-
portunites for advertising in country papers which
his agency affords.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15

The New York Wing State Convention. for
the purpose OF nominating candidates for Gov
ernor. Lieutenant Governor Presidential Elec-
and Sale Canal Commissioners, assemblies
al Syracuse, on the IIah Of September next.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15

Slavery has been formally abolished in The
Brush selilemen. Of Hong Kong, China.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
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JEFFERSONIAN REPUBLICAN
stroudsburs, August rs, 1874.

Terms $500 advance: S225 half yearly and 250 nc
paid before the end of the wear.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
To Pensioners.

The following notice, so important, and, al
the same time, so unfortunate for the class Of
persons affected by it, we publish for the ln(or-
nation of those concerned
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-11-28
T. the Public.

Il appears TO be generally understood that change
of postmaster AZ Indianapolis VIII be made by the
Adminstrai on elect when It comes into por.cr. This
may or may not be tie case. But Judging from the
number Of candidates, myself soe among the rest It
would appear TO BE sstte4 feet! at least until oer
worthy President shall make known his intentions.
have therefore 20 announce thu; intend to be an
applicant should the President decide upon the reno
val Of the present worthy incumbcn,
base my Claims, ii democrat Who docs only his
duty faithfully tic best e lis ably at az times.
can have any Gains:
1t. On the ground Of being a -oriiagmqr.
ID In having for some sixteen wears last pas, de-
voted time. money. and humble talent 10 the further
of oar glorious cause, wilhou; ever asking or
receiving public patronage, any haPo. 20 the amount
of two hundred dollars.
Sd. That having published political paper in this
State three years On the credit srs.m, (prcyors
TO starting present sheet AT tbs points in supper;
of Democratic principle, and having thereby become
embarrassed, large portion Of then patrons leay-
ing in the lpct, by neglcciing - pay up their small
items, in the rggrcga.c a good round sum-" an.
in consequence >oroly pressed 10 moot the just de-
minds Of my creditors and keep ~ ny business. I,
is my desire and intention 20 ray my just debts.
Bankrupt Laws % tie contrary Notwithstanding; and
all ask. is caogg. 10 do. and prompt p1y
ih | am only printer by tradc-no lucrative
profession have never fitcnod al tie public crib
and consequently from tn constant attention required
by my business, have neither tine to s.lc'joaec, nor
money TO hire others TO DO l. fer M
am not disposed to " blow my own trumpet" and
consequently do not wish 20 add any thing 10 what
have already said ii; present, willie might DO so
without improprieiy Yet there is time for all
things; and more may be I'd at a future day.
will, them say TO all my friends that should like
an expression of their opinion. either in signing n
few petitions which have in circulation, and one OF
which can be found the office Of the State Sentinel
in such other manner they may choose to give
it. If d. not find favor with the people. have the
satisfaction of knowing that have thus openly and
undisguiscdly before them and it is for them
in great measure, to decide this question What.
their verdict may be, | shall be satisfied. and
shall quit the ranks while able TO do battle il
our righteous cause, until crippled Jeyond hope.
GEO. A. CHAPMAN.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-11-28


'icksburg paper makes the following off.r on the
par' Of certain planter IN Mississippi:
We are authorized by five planters Warren county to
se mat they VIII the following premium I, any man
os company OF men, who will establish and put in oper,,
cotton factory IA the city OF vcksourg for the
OF coarse Gotten These planters oes give a. boan. 10
INC e"'spiing person Who shall Commence H. nineiy6ye
eaies oi cotton each for hye years 10 AMI ~
e,e 81 me cotton DDS necessary for the u their
a'''As i'om the same facoiy."
southern paper Justly calls this tho r;b, Lid =
protection II introduces the voluntary principle into
fphuoS' As much OF this sort Of protection a. ,on
please say We Let those who disposed TO encur-
age the growth Of American manufacture be- as liberal
aS lhey please IN their support, let them buy largely
ana pay munccntly. or like the five planters IN Mis-
sisslpp furnish the raw material 10 the manuic turors
without asking anything IN return: 10 all tins We
should never offer an objection. But when Won como
70 compulsory protection, the case IS altered When
the aborer i made TO pay of half the value of
his coarse fusIan pannloons in order 10 pro,cci
Mt. S,hehck OF Matteawan, the housewife ~ high
tax on her paper o: pms to ''pro;ect" the money
making owner OF PIN machine IN Waterbury, We
cannot help thinking that gross injustice Is done
,ohPuiS Try protection i wrong done 10 tho poti-
cal COINCIDENCE of him who l. forced into IT, We allow
oi no compulsory support of public worshp Those ~
us who deem mos, highly cf public religious services
aud teachings, are yet too Just 10 think Of coercnr
'her brethren. People not driven 10 church now
a-diys By fines and penalties "a they were formerly
mat highest OF human interests udicou>ly lcf BY
w tIt cltCt ~ TIC voluntary UrnclUlo
All that we ask -, that the liberation should nc
val IN commerce which insist upon I'm rclirlon.
ih'se who are IN favor Of encouraging the owner, of
cotton and wOollcn mills on the Acrrmac can do so
to any extent they desire. oppose them not; bat
why should we w arr perfectly wiling 10 leave them
free IN this rcspetN be abridged of our liberty and
forced TO help build factories before the natural state
of the American market calls for them WHY should
be- driven by the penalties of what they call pro-
tcctlvc tariff 70 worship AT political church to which
do not belong
To those .vho in favor Of making Mr. Abot
Lawrence liz. richer By paving more fr his good.
than they would rive for goods of the quality
trough, from bcyoni sea under moderate tariff, ",
cheerfuy say-proccco in your munIficent intention
Build up the fortunes Of your avorites high YOU
please. Procure for them as mcny customers you
fairly can by persuasion but do net enact laws To tax,
our money from for the purpose it is 700 hardly
earned Indulge your fancy in buying dear, but allow
Us to provide ourselves with the ries of Inf,
where we can procure them cheapest
IL Congress had listened like these
IN ls42, the condition of our agricultural population
would at this moment be far prosperous tian Al
is.-N Y. Post.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-11-28
Proclamation.

In compliance with the request of numerous exoTa-
plary Christians and worthy citizens, IN conformity
with usage, and in view of the manifold bless ngs be-
slowed upon the people of the State Of Indiana. by
benehcent Providence, 7, James Whiicomb. Governor
OF the State aforesaid do, by these presents. recon-
mend Thursday the nineteenth day OF December next
a day Of Public THANKSGIVING and that the
same be observed accordingly by the good people Of
the said State. in the assembling together Of religious
societies for Divine Worship. and the exercise OF ac-
tive charities and the rites of Lospitaltyin the IN
terchange of emulation, and in such other modes,
sanctioned by custom, VIII best express gratitude
10 the God of Heaven, under whosc providence. du-
ring the past year, industry has been crowned with
its reasonable reward light and knowledge have
been increased civil and religious liberty preserved,
and the mild influence Of enlightened religion have
been extensively ditfiIsed
In testimony whereof have caused the
seal of State t. be hereto affixed at IN
SEAL dianapolis. this nth day of November, in
the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and forty four
BY the Governor
JAMES WIIITCOMB
WM. SHEETS, Secretary 81 State.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-11-28
From the Philadelphia Spirit q The Times.
Tell Chapman 10 Grow.

Hark the loud wailing that mounts 10 TIE moon,
The Whigs nave assembled 10 bury their Coon w
"Crow, chapman, crow with your power and your might
The loud note of victory feaiessy sound;
For the Chicken" and Coon have up 10 the fight
Aud the poor stricken "Cooncy" lies low 10 the ground
Sound your loud clsrion DER land and DER
The Chicken - has triumph d-the people are fee.
Loud let the Clay cloldes howl 10 the moon.
Their moufnful lament for the death Of their Coon -
lie came with his thumb % his nose like wizard,
All yauntingy stuffed full Of humbsg and lie:
But the a." Chicken cock n gail through hi
gizzard,
Aud measured him out on the cold ground 10 die
Shout you the things Ger land and DER sea,
The Chicken " has tsiumphed, the people are free.
Their bright sun Of promise hath set a; its noon,
The Wings are assembled TO bury their " Coon !"
With weeping and waing, and deep lamcn aiion,
They lay his vile carcass 81 rotten and rank,
To the boundless delight Il 4 disenlhralied naton
In the fathom,ss tomb Of National Bank"
Sound the glad iIdngs DER lard and DER sea,
The Chicken " has trumphh, the people are free.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-11-28

RrprcrioN OF PosrAcE.--In no Department Of the
General Government have the inndniles granto d
been grossly peryercd than that OF the los Of
fee Comforting of the ranking privilege upon
members OF Congress may have been thought bcnc-
6a 70 the ma =. in fact udlcous exerci>e OF such
INN. 'ntios, by men in Office has been looked upon
- tho WHY mode Ey which constituency can become
acq,ainte with She actions Of their roprcson;alive
vet c,orv ca idid man mus; admit that too free
orcis of the Gnkng privilege has proven curse 10
Tho rost on Department. During higa olitiool
,,,,o,,, tho mn, = are loaded down with political
ooho1 ,,,,nI,lofs and letters, bearing the sgnlii-
can't coun'ersio n Ere A---i-, N. c."
Meaning some midi, io, nj whom the people have cho-
sen to represent their n.eI - III congress. No"'
at the same time those pa. ages are flooding the
country # = poor man IN INDIAN wishes To coDnu-
ncate with a friend III New York, he Is noldTid 10
pay - cents fer from his 'rlc' ID lherc as N
this view Of the subject an evident l3eq 'H'l, "c o.
ficeloldcr j. vested with right. winch nahs in'
to communicate with hundreds, gratis, WIS., Ms
constituents are taxed. for what! To kc,p 10 the
Post Office Department. Would it not be better, 10
restrict the ranking privilege, granting no unr,ces'
sarv privilege 10 ohcchoders, to spend nlnc-tcnl,As
of their time In visiting carcature shops. purchasing
tom-oolcrles and ranking item 10 iayortc partsans
III every section of the Union: and reduce the Letter
postage. \ certain Ird.vldual Mr.. Green OF Ken
lucky. was stationed at the city of Washington dur
ing the late campaign, for the express purpose of
Thanking Wing songs, certifying to and ranking GER
fcaos to suit all the several local interests of Mr..
Clay: "a far as his endorsements are concerned, he
and his conscience for that. but for SO fragrant an
abuse of power or peculiar privilege. the American
Congress should be held responsible for know ingly
suffering it to exist. If Green's productions can be
/ transported. by tons. from Washington City to the
Western States. free of cost. why Is that letter
/ from private citizen. weighing less than half an
ounce should cost the receiver - 80 cents.
Is it not time FOR the people to take tins matter in
hand and pay some serious attention to il! Postage
Is not necessarily Onerous; experiments have been
tried and fl,ind to wor. we'll which 90 70 prove that
the npls can lc transported al considerable less than
the present ra.cs Individuals have carried indepcr-
dent routes charming less than the present rates. some
% PER cent. who were dong profitable business
Let the people act in the matter, If they wish rcior
nation Brool lie DsmocrGf.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-11-28

The following paragraph, which we take from an
exchange paper, confirms in the strongest manner
what said few days since that the high duty on
imported pins, which the friends of the tariff as it is
call duty for the protection of American labor Is
IN fact only duty for the benefit Of some capitalist
who owns machinery. Ii increases the value of his
machine and his water power, by tax upon every
poor woman who buys paper of pins.
Piston the first establishment of pin manufac-
tories In England, they were deemed an object OF
great curiosity and the number of persons through
whose hands pin compelled - pass IN the pro-
grcss OF manufacture. was subject OF general aston
lShrnent. How wonderful are the changes of time
how singular the effect of ingenious machinery devot-
ed to tins one important domestic article The Bos-
ton Transcript IN noticing Brown and Elon's PIN
m1nuiac;ory. at Waterbury, Conn, says -. They
turn out two barrels of pins per day. The machine
wonderfully curi.us'cricci and simple IN lis opera
ion. The wire Is run INTO the machine from real.
cut 10 the requisite length pointed and headed. and
'aadc finished pm From this machine they fall in
10 the hopper of the sticking machine, II Is called
in which by some diad'crie, they are arranged and
stuck upon the papers. and perfect only re-
our ne 70 be packed, t. be ready for sale This latter
machine. tended only by girl. Will do the work of
thirty persons by the Old hand process. \ barrel
tans i09oouo pms. consequently S.uO0,O0D pms are
manufactured In this Little machine each day. su.li-
Gent furnish PIN day for every female in the
United States There four other machines In or
Grafton In the country but they probably d, turn
cut equal number per day a the Waterbury ma
chine
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-11-28

IL Is n cause OF sincere qualification with every
Democrat, that the LIE of Gen Jackson has been
spared to witness the triumphant restoration of his
system of measures i'll the election of his friend
James X. Folk. The old Hero w"s aolc 10 attend 'he
,,ls ,,5 cast his vote for Polk and Dallas 1t was
most probable the last time he Will exercise that
invaluable right eff freemeii. lie had great anxiety
to live and give that vote lie was spared to ENJOY
the high pleasure, and We rejoice that he has lived
10 see that the American people are still true TO Their
own interests. What noble spectacle does the old
Hero now present. Let death now come whenever
he chooses. Andrew Jackson Is ready TO meet him
he has filed the measure of his coun'ry's glory-he
has made his peace with his God, and now waits
patiently and submi>sivey the great summons which
shall call him hencc.-NashrtEe tH'oH