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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30
A PerilOus Balloon Ascent.

Mr.. John Wise, the celebrated @ronaut, made
an ascent with his balloon Vesperus, on Satur-
dav Jhe 4ih inst, from Hollidaysburgh, Pa
which proved one of The most dangerous and
unfortunate he has yet experienced. In his
letter he says:-
The balloon took northerly direction, and
was ascending rapidly until reached an altl-
tude of about 1000 feet, where 1t encountered a
violent gale from the west, swinging TO and fro,
and cracking The network at every surge. My
hearl al once began 10 slcken al The idea of fall
ling away from The balloon at that height. with
nothing TO protect me but The car and the net
wurk and the sensations and scene were rem
dered snll more gloomy by the lowering ap-
pearance Of the Heavens IN every direction, as
around and beneath the clouds appeared 10 be
discharging torrents OF rain and wind. could
also see the valleys west of The Allegheny
mountains, where the sun was shedding down
lis beams of light and life.
Al this crisis an expedleni flashed across my
mind. The valve rope would a, least bear a
hundred pounds, aud The top Of The balloon be-
ing equally strong, threw The greatest part OF
the weight of my body upon il, This neces-
sarily opened The valve to It's fall extent, and
must soon bring the machine TO the ground
But the velocity of the wind, (beng al the rate
OF abou, so miles per hour.) carried me lG miles
before | reached Terra frma. threw opl my
anchor, which srappled in fence and capsiEed
il, and after bounding over the field j. caught
again in fence and broke the rail. This con.
cussion was so violent, aud finding myself dri
wing into a rugged piece of timber land, made
an attempt 10 Jump overheard into ploush he'd
field but The balloon rose with violent surge
and was caugh. in The hitch Of the ropes by
one leg; fortunately, grasped the drag rope il
an inverted position, thinking would hang OF
10 that, if my teg should be released.
| Having los, considerable ballas, in the con
cussion, the balloon in a few moments dashed
me into the Top of high tree in piece o
woodland; my leg still fa.. 10 The rigging of the
car Hero took hitch 10 the limb of tree
and even succeeded in lying firm knot.
now made desperate effort to release my foo
from the car. which was tossing about In the
tree top, and the squalls against the balloon
would draw the tree over, making me fearGu
that the top would be broken off, BY vio
len, kick succeeded in releasing my foot, wit!
the loss of my boot from the car.
A single rope still held it fast 10 the tree, ant
after got loolhold on the tree secured tn,
valve cord in my hand; the squalls, however
became stronger. until i. broke the rope b,
which had lsshed il TO the tree top, with
terrible crash, and jsrked The valve rope ,hro
my left hand, burning the skin 10 crisp. Th
balloon in few moments dashed out Of sight
The car keenjDs n in tOlerahIe trim
The balloon and car descended The sam
evening, on the premises of clergyman in III
interior of New York State
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30
Times of Taking Food.

Nature has fixed no particular hours for ss-
ing When the mode Of life is uniform ~ i,
Of great Importance TO adopt fixed hours; ~hen
i. is irregular, We ought To be guided by the
real wants Of The system as dictated BY appe
tiie
A strong labdring man. engaged in hard work,
will require food ollener and in larger quanlI
lies than an indolent or sedenlaIy maR.
As general rule, about five hours should
elspse between one meal and anoiher---longes
if The mode of life be indolent, sherter If II be
very active.
When dinner is delayed seven or eight hours
after breakfast, some slight refreshnen, should
be taken between.
Young persons, when growing fast, require
more food and at shorter intervals, than those
do who have attained maturity.
Children under seven years of age, usually
need food nearly every three hours; piece oi
bread will be a wholesome lunch, and child
seldom eats breads to excess.
During the first months Of infancy there can
be no Sc, times Of giving nourshnent. The
best rule is to satisfy The real wants OF the child.
but never temp, it to take food TO sll lis crying
from pain when II is not hungry.
Those persons who eat laie supper should
not take breakfast till one or tive hours aer
rising. Those who dins late, and eat nothing
afterwards, require breakfast soon after rising
Persons of delicate constitution should new
er exercise much before breakfast.
If exposure Of any kind is TO be incurred in
the morning, breakfast should always be taken
previously. The system is more suscspuble
Of Injection and Of the influence OF cold, nslasma
&C. in the morning before ealing, than at any
other time.
Those who walk early will find grea, benef'
from taking a cracker or some lise nourlsh~
meni before going out
| Never go inlo room of morsing, where II
person is sick with lever. before you have la
ken nourishmen, OF soale kinda cup ul COFFEE.
| al least
In setting out early to travel, light breaS-
fast before starting should always be taken {"
is grea, protection against cold, fatigue aud
exhaustion.
In boarding schools for the young and grew
ing, early breakfast is an indispensable condl-
ton to health Children should not be keP'
without food IN The morning ull they are faint
and weary.
Never cal hearty supper just before retlr-
ing to rest.
| Il is injurious to eat when greatly heated or
fatigued. II would very much conduee to the
health of laboIing men It they could res, fifteen
or tw entv minutes before dinner.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30
JOB PRINTING.
Time Still Moves On.

BY PARK BENJAMIN.
Time still moves on, with noiseless pace,
And We are loiterers by the way,
Few win and many lose the race,
For which they struggle day by day;
And even when the gaoI is gained,
How seldom worth The toll it seems
How lightly valued when obtained,
The prize lha, fatiering Hope esieems!
Su Smssive to The winds of chance,
We toss on Lies incons;ant sea;
This bllow may our bark advance,
And tha, may leave !; on the lee;
This ceasl, which Uses fair 10 view,
Nav thick be set with rocky mail,
And tha, which beetles DER The blue,
Be safest for the shattered sail
The cloud that, like little hand,
Slow fingers when the morning shines.
Expands lis volume DER The land,
Dark as the forest-sea OF pines,
While that which casts vapory screen,
Before The azure realm of day,
Rolls upward from the lowland scene,
And from the mountain tops away.
Oh fond deceit, 10 think the flight
OF time will lead 10 pleasures strange,
Aud ever bring some new delight
10 minds that strive and sigh for change
Within ourselves the secret lies,
Let seasons vary as they will
Our hearts would murmur, though our skie.
Were bright as those of Eden still.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30
No. )
From the Intelltgeacsr.

Oh how the locos DO lamponn,
The Wings that hail that same oli coon,
That whipp'd The fox III forty, sore,
And will again in furiy-lour;
They can't rememser now poor SOULS,
The epoch of their hlok'ry poles.
And how since then, in giory's Jog,
They madly ~cI>hIpp'd lie whole hog
Log cabins aud hard cider too,
Have had Their day il is most true;
Bui were they worse than jackson poles
Adorn'd with bronms and porIer bowls
Aud if the Wings did cut a shine,
And Of coon have made sign,
think The emblem now will SUIT,
AS well as dad The grunllng bru,e---
Hereafter then, let loco saints
or symbols make no more complaints.
Fill from sOhIo's ballot box.
They drive their hog. we'll DIVE their fox.
SWIFT.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30
Halifax Mackerel.

Several gross frauds have been discovered in
mackerel imported from Halifax and ihs neigh
borhood. A few mackerel are pul at each
head of the barrel, and the rest is sIoGes aud
ssa-weed The mackerel have the inspectors
name where they were packed, aud whether
the fraud was psrpelraled at the time Of pack
ing, or afterwards, is not known.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30

The leaves Of the Rhubar5 plant contain
quanIiles Of oxsllc acid, aud poi,onouS.
The family of Mr.. Havens, Of New Brdii'rd,
was poisoned by eating Them boiled a, greens.
a short time since Il Is feared that lwo ul his
children will die
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30

Professor lhebeg, ia his :" Familiar Letters
on Chemistry" observes =" The quantity oi
soap consumed by nation would be no mac
eura'e measure whereby to estimate It's wealth.
aud civilization" We now see the philosophy
VI The question; "Iiow are YOU of for soapf"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30

The LAsT.-The case of 4 woman who, on
her way 10 be hanged borrowed parasol 10
protect her complexion, is quoIed the last
case Of female vanity.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30

a few years ago, the loco foco hskei Of
Ohio was headed by The picture ol bog and
was voted BY thai party.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30
The Bible.

The following is an account Of the number
of books, chapters, verses, words and letters
contained in the Old and New Tes'amen,s-
The calculator is said 10 have spent three year,
of his life in forming this table:
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30

A letter from Palermo, contains the follow
ing accoun, of an event which occurred in the
recent earthquake a, Callanlssetta, in Sicily
In one OF lice sulphuric mines of the Prince de
Trebbia, in the province Of CallanisseIt, ieur
men were buried by its falling in upon them.
The Prince Immediately employed men 10 re-
lease them, but their labor was continued Tor
/ 3 davs before the sufferers could be reached
Three Of them were found dead; bul The fourth
named Giacemo Palerna, was still alive.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30

We fod the following IN Prenuce's Louis.
TOO weak 10 stand. VIII somebody be so good
as TO hold il up long enough for us 10 knock II
down."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30

TERMS.-Two dollars per annum in advance-Two dollars
and quarter half yearlyand if not paid before the end OF
sbe wear Two dollars and half Those who receive their
papers by carrier stage drivers employed by the propre-
tors, wiz be charged : J. cts. per year, extra .
No papes discontinued until all arreaages paid, except
at the opGan of the Editors.
uAdversementS not exceeding square (sxteen lneS)
will inserted three weeks for dollar twenty-five cents
Tor every subsequent insertion larger ones IN proportion
i.Deral discount viii be made to yearly advertisers
TA letters addressed TO the Editors must De post pad
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30
OLD TESTAMENT.

OLD TESTAMENT.
Number of books, 80
cbaprers. 929
Z" verses, 1924
{" words, 592,439
i" letters, 2,72S, 100
The middle book is Proverbs
The middle chapter is job xxx.
The middle verse would be ii Chronicles.
XXX, H. if there were verse more, and verse
IS if there were a verse less.
The word and occurs 80, ,543 times.
The word Jehorah occurs 6.So5.
The shortest verse is Chronicles. I, 25.
The 2ls, verse of the 9TH chapter of Ezra,
contains all the letters of the alphabet
The 18th of The II Kings, and the 9Th chap
ter uf Isaiah, are alike.
Kew TESTAMENT.
Number OF books, 27
chapters, 26O
verses, 7,O59
words, 1925
leners, 636, 1886
Tho middle book is II ThrssaIonah,
The middle chapter is Ronlsr- XIII il there
were chapter more, aud XIV If there were
chapter less.
The middle verse is Acts XVII, II.
The shortest verse is John XII, 35.
OLD AND NEW TEsTAMENTs.
! Number Of books. 6e
. chapters, l,lSe
verses, 3l.l7a
words, 1859
letters, 3,566,4
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30

Some wag says, that Texas is "ihe land of
the free, aud the homs OF the knave."
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-01

T IVES OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE u. s.,
IL with biographical notices of the signers of the
Declaration Of Independence, sketches Of most
mark able events in the history Of the country by
n. w. Lincoln. Embellished with portrait Of each
OF the Presidents, and forty-fve engrayngs. For
sale at the book store of sttA
nov g. &i4Bbkls fAfatN r.. FARNEAM.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-01

THO PARENTS AND TEACHERS.-The sub
l. scriber has just received from the North large
assortment Of School Books The best editions have
been carefully selected and well bound, consisting Of
every kind Of school book and other requisites that
are used in the District and the surrounding country
and will be sold at unusually low prices.
r. FARNHAM,
dec 6 corner 18th street and Penn. av.
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MO EXCUSE ron a BALD HEAD.

Since the important discovery of DIR. JAYNES
HAIR TONIC, every one may, if he chooses, pre-
serve his hair from falling off, or ifalready bald NAV
with certainty have his hair restored again by faith
tul and pcrseverng application of this valuable HAIR
TONIC
Please to read without prejudice the following
communication from the Philadelphia Sun, which in
addition to hundreds of others equally respectable
should remove the doubts of every reasonable per-
son of the uniform and singular efficacy Of JAYNES
HAIR TONIC:
We publish the following letter from sense Of
duty to the public. 1t is just such letter as we
should have expected from such source. We know
DIR. QuigIy personally and there is no man ia the
country whose opinion is entitled to more respect
He all subjects honest and sincere and his high
character Physician can be altested by the first
medical men in this city.-Philad Sun.
Shepherdsopn, Ia Oct. 10, 1S43.
Dear Sir You inquire of me whether have used
your Hair Tonic, and the effects
Several years ago my hair began to fall rapidly
from the scalp and had the prospect of premature
badness. During several years used various pre-
parations recommended for the hair, from which |
derived no benefit At length friend recommended
your Hair Tonic. used three or four bottles ac-
cording to the printed directions, and at the end of
six months my hair was thick set and since its ten
dency to turn grey was arrested.
have never before given certificate, recommend
ing patent medicines, which indiscrmin itey used,
as tley oiteh are, 90 lnucn injury, pul III case Ike
the present. where know the article to be beneficial
and that it can do no harm, have no scrupies in
stating facts within my own knowledge
Yours, sc.
JOHN QUIGLY, NJ. D.,
DR. D.. JAYNE, Philadelphia.
ALSO
JAYNE'S VERMIFUGE-
JAYNE'S CARMINATIVE-
JAYNE'S SANATIvE PILLS
For sale by
Sole AGENT, Washington,
And Ntf
81 O. M. LINTHIClM
A Georgetown, d. G.
Druggists and dealers supplied at the Proprietor,
prices FF4 jan sem
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MAe. 4ARUggzAW pAI.sAM o. LyvEA-
lH WORT, FOR THE CURE OF COUGHS,
COLDS WHOOPING COUGH, &c.--Ths public
are particularly cautioned to inquire for Mrs. M N.
Gardners Genuine Indian Balsam Of LIverwort aud
Hoariouud, there is an article offered to the pub
lie that is not genuine. Likewise be particular that
the white wrapper is signed W. N Gardner, and The
red label outside security against eounterieits,
by the proprietor.
1t is, without any exaggcration or exception, ons
Of the greatest discoveries made in this part Of
the country. II has suved, within two years. hum
dr. ds from the grave. It has been sent for from ali
parts Of the country that has the lcas knowledge Of
its glorious effects for such simple vegetable COM
pound. 1t has been found to be extremely efjcaci
GUS in the following diseases. yix Consumption.
common coughs, Colds, Whooping- Cough, difficulty
of breathing, Asthma Influenza, Quinsy, Fhthisc.
splitting of blood, Group, Weakness, pain in the side,
want Of sleep, &c. Likewise there is nothing exist
ing good for the Liver Complaint as this medicine
it has been taken with great This Balsam,
for all complaints, Of this kind exceeds all prepara
tions offered to the public. Inthe country where
il has been administered il has had most wonderful
efec,s There could be hundreds Of certificates
mentioned, whers it has proved itself perfect aud
safe remedy for all these complaints. few are Civ
en- below. @s.sa.y asA
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fUV08s y084UoWs AND UytVyv BUtOTss-s
~ 900 Ct6at AZ sulpvs braNds-- so k1p Vpt9mS
Chsssiag 3btseeo.-- The undersigned would respects
fully invite attention to bis large and extensive as
sortmegt Of Superior Cigars and Chewing Tobacco.
The following are some Of the choice brands Of for
eign Importation, warranted genuine
= CIGARS
Flora regalia, IA boxes
N britannia, lilo boxes fHf .1 VI
Paixhan, lilo and 100 boxes E
Plantation, lilo boxes a s.fi a1 4 3o
Leeshorr, or Lavuelta La Norma
tazadores, Ia and l-8 boxes La Caroline
Canones; Constanta; Nonparei; Imperial
Principe Perez, l-6 boxes; Rendon Principe
Ladies' Havana,>l 10 boxes
East India Cheroots !; CASTILLO or rife.
SUPERIOR CHEWING TOBACCO.
James, gold loaf; Magnolia brand
Aliens honey dew; kobinsons honey dew
Bridges natural leaf; Halseys gold chop
Pocahontas brand Oronoko natural
Hare's sun cured; Wards Capitol brand
Elliot's sweet; Hametts S to pound; n
Murrell's to pound; Dumas 5 to pound
Small plug, various qualitie
Snufs of every description
Pipes smoking tobacco, &c
In fact, have every thing IN my line to please the
taste Of the most fastidous all Of which will dis
pose OF 10 per cent cheaper than any other wholesale
house in the District.
Grocers, hotel keepers, and others, would do well
to give call, as am determined to sell cheap
any in the Eastern cities.
N. B. All goods sold, if not as represented, will
be exchanged, or the money returned
w. H. WINTER,
No, 6, east Of Gadsby's, sign Of Jim Crow.
nov 6--3m
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THOMAS p. JONES.

WAsHINGToN. Jan. %, 1843.
Mr.. Joseph h. Hover: Sir: have examined and
used part Of the specimens of ink which you left with
me, and am prepared to speak favorably OF them
both. Since began to use metallic pens, have
never been able TO obtain ink which would not more
or less -corrode, and speedily destroy them. Yours
appears to be free from every corrosive ingredient.
The marking ink possesses, in my opinion, all the
qualities which requisite 10 give to the article
very high character. Yours, respectfully.
nov 7 r. HALL
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TOHN A. BLAKE, Bookbinder, Paper Ruler, and
d Blank Book manufacturer, south side of Pennsyl-
vanin avenue l4th street. and opposite Fullers
City Hotel Cup stars) Blank books of all descrip
tions manufactured to order, old books rebound,
maps mounted and vanished and all kinds Of fancy
binding executed in the neatest manner and at rea
sonabe prices.
NOCK,S IMPROVED PATENT LEAF HOLD
Err, OR TEMPORARY BIN DER of all the various
Sizes with or without locks, will be furnished in any
quantity and in any style of binding desired, at whole
sale prices. nov 6-dtf
DRINTING AND WRITING PAPERS of every
[ quality and size made to order, and sold at man
ufacturers' prices II. FARNHAM,
now corner It'll ST. and Penn. av.
CATHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS, beautifully bound
" in Turkey morocco gilt with plates; also. com
mon binding. large assortment just received, and
for sale at very low prices, at -
Bookstore, corner / It'll at. and Penn. avenue
HTlSrAR'S COUGH LOZENGES These Loz-
w enges cannot be too strongly recommended to
public attention as safe and cffectual medicine for
the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, &c They
very serviceaBe IN soreness and tightness Of the
breast difficulty Of breathing, hoarseness, &C., and
give almost immediate relief in troublesome sensation
tickling in the throat which tormenting in this
complaint
They have been used very extensively in this city
and other places, and have gwen universal satisfac
ton to all who have used them; price IS cents per
box. large quantity just manufactured and for
sale, with directions, at
Qate Todd's), Drug Store.
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dec 6

ITTATTERSTON'S NEW GUIDE TO WASH
w lNGTON.-To strangers visiting this city, who
are frequently loss for guide to direct them
to the prominent objects of curiosity and interest
which it contains this little volume will be of great
USE 1t has been found to be so by all who have con-
suited it.
For sale at r.. FARNHAMS Bookstore corner
of 18th street and Pennsylvania ogenue. where can
also be had few copies of the last edition Of Mr..
Watterstons Gallery Of American Portraits, contain
ing sketches OF the most distinguished statesmen and
orators Of this country for the last thirty years
dec l. F
DATENT ELASTIC INksTANDS.-An assert
/ ment of Elastic lnkstands Just received from the
manufacturer. A smaller size has Just been intro
duced by the patentee, neat ai beautiful article,
and is pronounced the rlus ultra Of inkstands, as
with it the ink grows thick evaporates, and
preserves the consistency and color until it is
all consumed Sold wholesale and retail by
k. FAKNHAM, !.
nov7 corner 1th ST. and Penn. av.
MANASSAS FRENCH COURSE, an Oral Sys
MI of Teaching Living Languages, illustrated
by practical course of lessons the French through
the medium of the English, by Jean Manesca, fourth
edition, revised. For sale by
corner 18th street and Penn. av.
Where may be found all the French School books
now in use, and sold at very low prices.
nov
rTHE WINTER GREEN; A perennial gift for
j iS4l Illustrated with sixteen beautiful engra-
wings Embellishments: The Doc, ed Fairy, illus:
trated Title Page, Uncle Joshua the Land of the
Cypress, Euthanasia, Henpecking The Mariners, A
Portrait, Only One Night at Sea, My Sisters, The
Managing Mother, The Minon Bride The Eleventh
Hour, The Green Old Age, The Mariners Orphan,
The Devoted. Just received and for sale at the book
store Of X. FARNHAM,
nov IL corner Of 1lth st. and Penn. av.
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ITO THE LADIES!-Jules Hauel's celebrated
1 Eau Lusraie, for preserving and beautifylng the
hair, and giving it a fine gloss. For sale by
sssa il fayt Is sa G. H. JAMES,
dec 1S- Corner 14th and E streets.
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UOVER'S BLACK INK-1he above ink is kept
IL constantly on hand by r. FANHAAt, corner of
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, who is agent
for the manufacturer, and will supply the trade at
manufacturers prices, Wholesale and retail This
ink has acquired celebrated character and is in
extensive use. The following certificates are from
DR.. Thomas T. Jones, of the Patent Office, and Dr.
F. Hail, late Professor Of Chemistry at the Medical
College Of this city:
WAsHrNGroN, Jan. %, 1843.
Mr.. Joseph E. Hover: Sir: have made use of
your Black Ink sufficiently long to ascertain that it
possesses alfthe desirable qualities which are neces-
any kind of ink that had previously essaycd, and
have got pretty well through the catalogue. have
not taken the trouble to test chemically, as this
has been already done by others whose certificates
are as satisfactory to me as though the experiments
had been made by myself
THOMAS p. JONES.