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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-11

The Locofoco papers are publishing the follow
ing paragraph pretending that il was written by
Thomas Jefferson Randolph the grandson and BIZ
ographer of Mr.. Jefferson
''Towards Mr.. Clay as politician, Mr. Jeffer-
son constantly manifested strong repugnance,
and often said he was merely splendid orator,
without any valuable knowledge, from experience
or study, or any determined public principles
founded in sound political science, either practi-
cal or theoretical.
But Thomas Jefferson Randolph never said any
such thing. Here is an extract from his letter to
the Editor Of the Richmond Enquirer in reference
to the above passage:
SIN your paper yesterday, you gave an extract
OF a letter, said 10 contain the opinions of Mr..
Jefferson OF MIR. Clay, and ascribe the authorship
to myself. IL certainly is not mine. Ihare
muer assumed 10 lie tile exponent Of Mr.. JeGerson's
opinions as to men principles. / do not think
that have at any lime written or spoken word
personally against MIR. Clay, or cited any personal
opinion Of Mr. Jegerson's against him!
What Mr.. Jefferson really thought of Mr.. Clay,
may be very clearly gathered from the following
extract from letter of his to citizen of Massa-
chuseits dated Monticello, May 25th, 1923, and
published in Niles Register of July Sd, 1880.
He says
"As for Mr.. CLAY, / consider him to be one of
the most talented and brilliant men and statesmen
that the country ever produced, and should live
many years longer, HOPE TO SEE HIM
HOLD THE PLACE OF CHIEF EXECU-
TIVE OF THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC.
His career thus far in life has been career of
glory, and he has achieved that for his country,
whilst engaged in his career, which would orna-
ment the brightest place in the cscutcheon of the
most favorable statesman of ANY AGE OR NATION 80
And yet Mr.. CLAY is the man whom the Loco
iocos denounce by every vile epithet Of which the
English language is capable!
LcrinefOn KU Ilouirer
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-11
EXTENSION OF MANUFACTURES

The ST. Louis Reporter says gentleman has
arrived in that city for the purpose Of putting up
Co''on FACTORY III That place or its vicinity.
The Albanian Times says .sihat preparations
are making to begin an extensive spinning and
weaving establishment at the TaIlapoosa Fails in
the neiglrborhood Of Tallahassee"
AT Cane Hill, Washington co., Arkansas, cot
ton mandatory has been put in successful opera
ton on an extensive scale. The march of i'm.
provementis westward. The tariff. if continued,
will cause many such useful establishments 10
spring up in the South and west, and thereby save
much money to western men.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-11

party strength, even greater than was expect
ed. Vans dubious position on the Tariff
question, does not suit in that quarter.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-04-11

The citizens Of Richmond are getting up a
memorial TO the Senate, against the repeal or
modification Of the existing Tariff.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
Mass Meetings.

Since our last hundreds of Mass Meetings
have been held by he Wings in every Stale in
The Union. The accounts of them come in
upon US as thick as blackberries; and We are
hardly able TO count them. They are attended
by thousands. and The bes, spirit seems 10 per-
wade Them Some of them are SO numerousy
bers. they measure the ground and see how many
acres were covered with the freemen in alien
dance We should like TO give our readers an
account of them all, so that they might judge
for themselves of the enthusiasm which per-
vades the coun,ry-bus synopsis of them
would more than fill our whole paper We
have only room to-day to notice few.
On Thursday last, the Wings OF Moagome-
ry county, Pa, assembled at The Blue Bell, FIVE
miles from Norristown in Mass Meeting. Up
wards of fifteen thousand people were present,
among whom were many ladies'.
On Wednesday, the Wings of Lower Merton,
in The same county, assembled 10 the number
Of foe thousand, and upwards. David Paul
Brown, Esq on behalf of the ladies, presented
them beautiful Clay Banner.
On The 3Olh ult. the Wings of Miffiin county,
Pa held meeting al Lewis,own, which was
attended by over one thousand persons.
On the 29rh ul,. the Wings of Piitsburg. as
sembled together 20 the number OF fue thousand,
and were addressed by The Hon. Waller For
ward.
On the 29,h Of July. The gallan, Wings Of
Old Lancaster, met in Council at Columbia
Ten thousand persons were present. who were
addressed By The Buckeye Blacksmith, and
other speakers.
On Saturday las, The Wings Of Delaware and
The adjacent Counties, me, al Old Chester TO
the number OF ten or tuelue thousand
These are but few of the many meetings
which are held in Pennsylvania. The same
flame is Lighting up the other States.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
The Texas Question.

The subject of annexing Texas 10 the Uni
ted States, which The Loco Focos have dragged
into the present contest, and made one OF their
distinctive principles, cannot hurt the Wings
IN The North or South, bu, is likely TO do their
own cause immense harm. In The South, The
bubble has exploded, and the people there look
upon annexation as measure which if carried
ou. Will be highly detrimental TO their best in
ieresis In The North, annexation was never
popular cry. The knowledge, tina, with it
'he boundaries of slavery would be extended.
has srrayed against il thousands OF our good
aud virtoous citizens, of both parties, and a, this
moment, ibe distinctive friends of Mr.. Van Bu-
rem, in New York. are working against it with
ali their energies. The Wings have therefore
rulhng 10 fear, bu much to hope for. from this
new feature in ihe ever-varying principles ol
ioco-iocoism. Even in the States nearest Tex.
as. il has been condemned; and what can they
look for but lis complete overthrow in The
others. Like The sub-treGsury and standing ar
my schemes, under. which hey rallied in 1910
aud Of which We have heard nothing since tha
eleciioD, il will receive such an ui,er condem
Maion, iha, we will hear no more Of il afel
November
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
Allegheny County.

A glorious meeting of The Clay Club Of Eliz.
abeh, in Allegheny county, was held on the
10Th ult. Among the resolutions adopted were
The following:
Resolved, That in General JOSEPH MAR.
KLE, our candidate for the office Of Governor
of Pennsylvanla, we have the pleasure of re-
commencing wiih all the confidence arising ont
of PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE
MAN, in the various relations which be ha,
sustained towards The people of this particular
section of the Stale, where he Is known 10 Us
all--one whose sentiments we know 10 be sound
ON all the leading subjects embraced within the
scope Of Wing policy in The State and na'ional
administration, and one peculiarly fitted By his
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, FRANK.
NESS and DECISION OF CHARACTER
to give efficiency 10 those measures III the ad.
miu,lralion of The Stale government, as wei
as hy his WE'LL KNOWN INTEGRITY, l.,
give assurance OF all The promises held out 10
The people of the Stale.
Resolved, That JAMES X. POLK, is no.
entitled 10 the suhrages of Pennsylvania, for In
OPPOSING The Tariff Of AZ, he shows him
self an ENEMY Of The MANUFACTURING
and hence of The AGRICULTURAL Interests
OF the State, and the readiness with which tho
multiplying, free trade presses, and leaders In
South Carolina and elsewhere go into his sup,
port, is to us most conclusive evidence, that he
isOPPOSED TO PROTECTION. and COME.
quenrly The favorer Of BRITISH INTER
ESTS.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
To-day's Paper.

We call the particular attention OF our readers
to The articles in io-dav's Jeffersonian, they are
all excellent. and will well repay an attentive
perusal. The article headed, 1.-The campaign
the spirit in which il is carried on by the
Locos," is capital. /. hits off some Of The little,
would-be great, men of this place 10 6. If
they had sci for The pictcre, The sketch could
no, have been more perfect. The article about
Parson MuhIenberg, being caugh, al card-piay-
ing, will recommend itself 10 The sober consid-
eraion Of The community.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
The Whis Cause.

Our prospects were never brighter than hey
are a, this moment. Even in The most palmy
days of 1910, The Whig party was nol inhamed
with more determined spiri, to uproot loco
locoism, and protect the bes. interests of the
country, than now. From every quarter our
intelligence is the mos, cheering In the North,
aud South, and East and West, our forces are
enlisted under The banner of Henry Clay and
Protection, determined 10 spare no exerIions
until they have fought the battle aud gained the
victory. Mass Meetings are daily held in al
most every part Of the land. at which our eo-
quent speakers cheer on the thousands who
have assembled in council, to renewed exer-
tons The loco focos are divided among
and are sore with heart-burnings
and strife. But the Wings, the gallant and pa
ro,ic Wings, are every where united as one
man, and will DO battle in their united strength,
agans, the divided forces of locofocosm and
Tyler A grea. and glorious victory waits us.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
The New Esayge.

We learn from the Berks and Schuylhill
Journal, that The =" Jefferson Democrat" loco
foco paper published in Reading, IS endeavor-
ing to bolster mp Mr Muhlenbefgs character.
Tha, paper says ",here is not sing Ie respec-
table whig in Reading, from Judge Banks down,
who will refuse TO certify that Mr.. Mullen
herg's moral character is perfectly unexceplion-
able in all respects. This is, certainly, Gu
rious attempt 10 raise a new issue; but the
Journal says ,here is moi in that vcm,y 6 re-
spectacle locofoco" who will certify ha, Mr..
Muhenherg's moral character s. Is unqueslona-
bIe" The Journal continues:
And now. as Henry Clay has heen denoun-
ced (and aniusiy,) as a gambler" and held
up in the lecoloco papers a, black leg" we
will stale fact which is notorious in this town,
and which is not denied by Mr.. Muhlenherg's s
friends here-and thai IS, that Mr. Muhlen-
berg now, and for vra5s pasl, has been IN the
daily habit of spending his afternoons at iav-
erns, PLAYING cards generally for drink, hEi
OCCASIONALLY for money-thnugh as his friends
say. only ior . quarter dollar on the corner" ="
This can be proued IN a court Of justice, if de-
MED. We have heard il over and over again,
from men with whom ne plays dally--men oi
all parties; and the fac, Is as we'll known 10
the citizens of Reading as that The sun shines.
We need scarcely menion that 10 card playing
is added proiane swearing. What eflecI such
an example, in prominent individual, and one
who Tor 20 years was clergyman, must nave
upon The morals OF the town, we leave the pub
lie 10 udse. And let hone Of our readers at
distance suppose this is a mere electInneeTiug
statement. 1t is serious and inconiroverilble
fact. for the truth of which we hold ourselves
responsible"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

The locos are very unfortunate IN selecting
names from which 10 manufacture accesslons
to their cause We have often advised them TO
use none bu, dead mems names, for the living
will certainly give them the lie. Some Of their
papers recently asserted tba, Capt. w. r. Rich
ardson, of Cleveland, Ohio. had determined To
suppor, Polk and Dallas but the Capt. nails
The slander as follows:
No man ever heard me say should support
Polk and Dallas. No man who has ever heard
me talk on the subject could possibly have con-
ceved such an idea from my conversation. |
always was strong Clay man, and am get. Il
shall vote for Mr.. Clay if We both live po,Il the
mex, election And if other men choose TO al
low their names TO be used with impuniy and
in the manner the Locos are using hundreds,
wilhou, protesting against il, they can; but
shall mol. lSigned)
CAPT. w. R. RICHARDSON.
Cleveland. July %, 1874.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

We have the pleasure oi Announcing, thar
one of the gentlemen, who acted as mar,ba's
upon the occasion OF The last Loco!Ocn process
sion in this ciy, is now as thorough !" "hig a'
ever voted for Henry Clsy.-Loms'ille J"ur-
nal.
Lies, like chickens, cone home to Too'i.--
Globe.
Your phra>eology is correct II is proper
for Wing editors To say that lies 60 home !"
roosr. Il is proper for Locoioco editors 10 say
that they come home 20 roOst.-LoGls'IiIe JoGf-
nal
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
What is Locofocoisr,,.

In New Hampshire. which is the strongest
Locofoco Stale in The Union. Catholics are pro-
hibiIed from holding any offiee---and person
must be worth $4,000 before he can hold ihe
$1,000, and a representative to the Sia'e Lee
gislature, $500. As this is the only State in
ihe Union, j, is believed, that will cas-, its vote
for Polk. "a mus, be considered tie uery essence
of LOcofoeo Democracy.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
North Carolina.

The elec,ion for Governor and Members Of
the Legislature, in this State, was held on
Thursday last. Returns have been received
from ,wen'y-lonr counties. which show Wing
gain Of 300 over the Governors election in
ls42. when the Wings elected their man by a
majority Of 4,5O0 As far as heard from the
Wings have gained 16 members and los, one---
making clear gain of fifteen, equal TO change
of thirty. OF these, FIVE are Senators. neutral
izlng the majority of ten in that blanch The
residue are in The House Of Commons, and not.
only sponges on. the fourteen Loco majority,
but gives us fair star. for an equal Whig ma
jori'y. Al the last session there was Loco
foco majority of ten in the Senate and fourteen
in The thesHouse. Mex, week we will be able
to give the full returns from every pan Of the
Stale.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
SENATORIAL ELEcToRs.
CHESTER BUTLER, of Luzerne.


CHESTER BUTLER, of Luzerne.
TOWNSEND HAINES, Of Chester.
Districts
Joseph G. Clarkson, Philadelphia.
John Price Wetherill, Go.
Joha D. Ninestee, do.
John S. Lttell, Germantown, Phila. CO.
s Eleazer T. NJ Dowell, Doylestown, Bucks CO
6 Benz. Frick, Limerick, P. o. Montgomery CO.
: Samuel Shafer, Chester county.
& William Hester, New Holland, Lancaster co
John 5. Hester, Reading, Berks CO.
10 Alex. E Brown, Easton, Northampton CO.
IL John kiilinger, AWHILE, Lebanon CO.
IL Jonathan J. Siocum, Wilkesbarre. Luzerne CO
I3 James Pollock, Milton, Northumberland CO.
ID Henry Drinker, Montrose, Susquehahna CO.
Is Frederick Waits, Carlisle, Cumberland CT,
is Daniel Nj. Smyser, Gettysburg, Adams CO.
IL lanes Mathers, Miffiintown, Juniata CO.
Is Andrew J. Ogle, Somerset, Somerset co.
l9 Daniel Washabaugh Bedford, Bedford co.
90 John L. Cow, Washington, Washington co.
2l Andrew W. Loomis, Pittsburg, Allegheny co.
% James N. Power, Greenfield, Mercer CO.
2S William a. Irvine, Irvine, Warren CO.
"a Benz. Hartshorn, Curwensville, Clearheld' CO.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
NASHVILLE. July 25, 1874.

Charles Gibbons, Esq-DeaI Sir: By the
mail | enclose you TWO publications. of Col.
Polk's during the last summers canvass on the
subiec; of lhe Tariff, elc. From these pubca-
tons you will perceive that the Colonel Is dead
out agaus, Protection. and particularly opposed
TO the distribution of the proceeds Of the Public
Lands because, he says, til Tariff measure.
II sounds strangely 10 us who have been accus-
toned 10 hear Colonel Polk, 10 hear IL stated
that he is Tariff man, or in favor Of PlOiec-
,ion ] have net him on more than one hun
dred and 6liy fields, and | never heard him
make speech in my canvasses with him. that
he did not denounce The principle Of Protection
IBde ed, this was The main ground on which he
and his friends relied, 10 defeat me. was for
Protection he against ii. TOR DIstrbuion
he against 1t.
would say. DO your duty we will do ours.
Tennessee will maintain her position.
Respectfully your servant,
JAMES c. JONES.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
Various Locofaco papers are dsnouncins Col

Various Locofaco papers are denouncing Col.
Benton Wing, by reason Of his hostility 10
annexation Ye. these very papers exclaim,
Our union is perfect Some hundreds Of The
"Old Huukers" of New York Stae-the flow
Polk, unless he renounces annexation, Tor which
they are denounced ny The Barnbnrners a.
= Whigs," "iranprs," AboluIouisis." DC; vel
the Locofoco papers one and all continue TO ex.
claim, Our union is perfect ~ Bel. Apollo.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
Military.

We learn tha, the National Guards of Tren-
ton. arrived al Easion. on Tuesday about IL
ocIo,k' They were received by Capt. Yohe's
company, and after being escorted abou, !he
borough by them, paricok Of an excellent repasi
al Connor's Hotel, where they are quanered.
The company numbers fhnfy-e,gh ali told, and
presents beautiful appearance.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

The Philadelphia papers Of Monday are
chiefly occupied with G lowing accounts OF
meetings in Bucks and Chester counties on
Saturday A lstler from Bucks says The whole
country seems TO be alive with eight. six, four,
two, and one horse wagons, every horse aud
wagon being decorated with flags and stream
ers. The meeting in Chester was s,lll greater,
and embraced not less than 10000 persons, IN
cluding numerous ladies'. One of the Speak
ers read The following letter from Gov. Jones
of Tennessee
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

A GOOD REcEIPE-A DR.. A. S, Main. Dem
lis,. while passing through Grafton Mass
few days since, was led by some affrghied wo'
men to save child to whom its mother had IN
mistake for paregoric given spoonful OF iaud-
mum. No emellos were 10 be Attained, but by
administering spoonful Of vinegar, the lilile
sufferer was rescued.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
Let he Remembered.

That James k Polk is opposed 10 The sxce'
lent Tanff Act OF 1912, and to all Prolecllo' y,
of American Industry. Also, that George VI
Dallas, introduced Bill into the Senate oI 'Ip
United Stales TO rs-charer The U. s. Bank, an'
voted to pass it by t,OO-thirds, after Gen JACK
son had vetoed IL.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
A Barring Feat.

In Reading, Pa, on Wednesday last. one o
the men employed in repainring The Lutheran
Church steeple, which is 202 feet inches II
height ascended to lis very top, and clamoeT'
ing up The rod supporting the ball and v'ns'
succeeded in reaching the gilt cro>s-PIees'
above them. and cooIly seating himself therein
took off his hat, and placed IT npon the exife"'
point of the rod. This intrepid act was W.T.
uessed by number of persons, who watched
with brealhiess interest, The mans progress u
ascending this dizzy and precaTious elevation
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

"Col Johnson" says The ST. Louis RepnhII-
can, is excessively out Of humor at the Balu-
more nominations. He saws "by The ireschrr-
Gus course toward Mf. Van Buren,, many ot his
friends in New York are allenated aud IndISe'-
ent. and The Wings will carry that 0'a'e by
$4,000 majority"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
MARRIED..

On The 9th ul,.. by John Musch. ESQ., ~.
Abraham Mack. and Miss Mary P4gh, all
Sroudsburg. Il.
A, Bushkil. on Sunday last, by the Rev "
Pits, Henry S. Mott, Esq. OF Milford, '~
Miss Belinda, daughter of Mr.. Henry Pe's'
Of Bushkil.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

The Locofocos say MIR. Polk is IN favor o
Protection. So was his grandfather in the i'm"
of The American Revolution, and he sough' l.
in The camp of Lord CornwalIs We fancy
Jimmy X is in love with some such Protection
as old Zeke found in the ranks Oi King George :
armY.-[ Alb. CIzen.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

The following beautiful sentiment was d'an'
standing at private leIe among de iuS' GU
Gle" copper colored elite Of this cl'y. lev
evenings since: =.
Here's To the color'd fair sec. dar face need'
no paint, and dar head no (umery"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

Major Van Campen, patriot OF the RevoIg-
lion, and an old Jerseyman, has with his bro-
,her and seven sons, renouuced the Texas and
anti Tariff parry and come ont for Clay and
Frelnshuy>en. The Major was The loe".oc'
Eecior for the Livingston District In lS4J.--
JcrSeyman.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

Hon. SAMUEL F. DUDLEY
A. p. HASKlNS,
LU Their STONE,
SAMUEL GILES,
I" DORUS BASCOMB,
i" THOMAS HINES,
/" SALMON HOWARD,
=" II. w. CUSHMAN,
VIM. Z. RUSSELL,
w. E. MAYO,
C. PRIEST. Jr.
LUCIUS MINIS,
S. C.. ALLEN,
i" MOSES STONE.
THOMAS NASH. Jr.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

The Rochester Democrat announces ELE'-
EN- HUNDRED AND TWENTY EIGHT
renuncialions of Locofocoi,m in that cl'y and
vicinity.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

The Wings in Tennessee are al work. Tho
Joneshorough Wing of the 24th u'., contains
the proceedings of five or six meetings, AMI
calls for as many more. Go ahead
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
More Changes TO the whigs.

The Massac husetis Gazette contains the
names of Is Democrats who were members of
the Legislature Of that State in l843-44. VIII"
have come out under Ihe. own signatures and
rsnounced Polk They are as follows:
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08

Bear il in mind Ina, James X. Polk is op-
posed 10 the Tariff OF 1912.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-08
NV. b. Palmer. ESQ, at his Real Estate

0FV. b. Palmer, Esq, at his Real Estate
and Coal Office. No. SO Pine street, below Third,
Two squares s. the Merchants Exchange, Phlla,
and No. l60 Nassau street, (Tribune buidngs,)
n. Y, is authorised to receive subscriptions and
advertisements for the JeferSoniGn Republican,
and give receipts for the same. Merchants, Me-
chancs, and tradesmen generally, may extend
their business by avaling themselves of the op-
portuniiies for advertising in country papers which
his agency affords