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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-05-08

SCIENCE AND ART;
DELIVERED IN THE
Chief Cities and Towns i'm the T.. 6.
BY DlONYSIUS LARDNER.
Doctor of Civil Law Fellow OF the Rova Societies of London
and Ednhn;gh, Member of the Universities Cambridge
iosophy and Astronomy i'll the University of
London, &c. &c.
The publishers announce that DR.. Iardner hav-
ing brought TO close his public Lectures in this
country, they have availed themselves of the op.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber having discontinued the Mer-
camille business, is DESTROYS of having his &C.
counts settled as speedily as possible, and re-
npectluIly solcts all those indebted TO attend
10 he same without deav
WILLIAM EASTBURN.
n. B.---The business will be continued by
SIogdell Stokes & Son, who have just returned
IRON the city, and are receiving
NEW GOODS
purchased for cash, which they will sell at a
very small advance on the same terms, and
would call the particular attention Of their
friends to The same.
STOGDELL STOKES & SON.
SlTondsburg, lst mo-, 80, l845.
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OREGON.

The following Message from the President of
the United States was communicated to the
Senate yesterday, and referred TO the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations, viz:
To the Senate ofthe United STATES:
In answer the resolution ofthe Senate Of the lth
December 1874, requesting the President to lay be-
fore the Senate if In hrs judgment that may be done
without prejudice to the public interests a copy of
any instructions which may have been given by the
Executive to the American minister in England on
the subject OF the title to, and occupation OF the
ritory Of Oregon since the 4th day of March, lS4l;
also, copy Of any correspondence which may have
passed between this Government and that Of Great
Britain, or between either Of the two Governments
and the Minister Of the Other in relation that sub
ject since that tme-l have say that, in my opin-
Ion as The negotiation is still pending the informa
ton sought for cannot be communicated without pre-
JUDGE to the public service. | deem 1t, however
proper to add, that considerable progress has been
made in the discussion, which has been carried on in
a very amicable spirit between tho two Governments
and that there Is hope that may be erm'-
mated, and the negotiation be brought to close with.
in a short period. ...
have delayed answering the resolution, under the
expectation expressed in my annual message, that the
negotiation would have been terminated before the
close Of the present session Of Congress, and that
the information called for by the resolution Of the Sc
nate might be commu ncsted.
...... JOHN TYLER.
WAsHrNGroN, Feb 10, 1915
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Twenty-Eighth Congress.
SECOND SESSION
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, February 20, IS45.--Ia continuation

After paper our was put to press, motion Of Mr..
KENNEDY, Of Msryl an amendment was made
to the General Appropriation bill, oppropriatng
$4,000 for derayng the expenses for the year, of the
magnetic telegraph between Washington d!Balti-
more TO be dlsbursed under the direction ofthe Post
master General
An amendment was likewise adopted, at the in
stance of Mr. PRATT, as follows:
To enable the Postmaster General to purchase, for
the use Of the Post Office Department the remainder
of the square on which the general post Office build
ing Is situated, at the prices agreed upon with the
owners OF the property, twenty ht thousand two
hundred and fifty dollars.
Mr.. PRATT submitted an item, as follows,
"For the construction of fre-proof building for
the accommodation of the War and Navy Depart
menIs, upon the public grounds north and south Of
the PTesen, War and Navy buildings, $4,000
For the erection Of the south wing of the Treasu-
ry building, $4,000
nFor the erection of the west wing Of the Patent
Office, $4,000.
After some remarks by Mr. PART, and other gen.
tlemen, Mr.. Owen moved a substitute, which Mr.
Pratt accepted, authorizing the President Of the Uni
ted States 10 appoint skilfu architect to prepare and
submit to him the necessary plans for fire proof
building OF materials similar to those of the present
Post Office, and upon such plan OF arrangement as
may be ultimately required for the War and Navy
Departments.
The committee then rose and the House adjourned.
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A MAKRIAoE, AND DEATH The Washingto
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun, under date q
February 20, says:

A MAKRIAoK, AND A DEATH The Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun, under date Of
February 20, says:
Since yesterday afternoon, a deep and absorbing
interest has been felt In the and western por-
lions Of our city, where the highly respected parties
resided in relation to the sudden decease OF beauti-
full and interesting young lady Of this city and
IS the second case Of very sudden death which has
occurred within a week the kind sympathies Of the
community unusually excited Just as sat down to
furnish you with paragraph on the melancholy
event. friend hands me tho following, for insertion
in your widely circulated paper:
".Mayrisd at Washington city, on Thursday, 18th
instant, by the Rev. Norval Wilson, Mr.. James
Wescot 10 Miss Harriet Ann Calvert, both Of that
city"
"Died, at Washington city, on Wednesday, 18th
instant Mrs. Harriet Ann, wife Of Mr.. James w es-
colt, in the Goth year of her aye. The friends and
acquaintance Of the family are respectfully invited
to attend her funeral without further notice, FIR
day. at 3 O'Clock, p. M. from the residence of her
father Charles Calvert Esq, 18th street, between
and K.n
So soon as the marriage ceremony was concluded,
our worthy young townsman, with his blooming
bride and their attendants, went 10 their new home
near the navy yard. Such the inclemency Of the
weather that the bride was prevented from visiting
the cold homestead" until Tuesday last. On that
day she proceeded to the Is, ward distance Of about
two and half miles Who can imagine the feelings
fthis lovely woman, as with anxious steps aud a
mind rich in visionary bliss she approaches her faith
er's house. Before she reached it, however she be-
came suddenly indisposed, and on her arrival COM
planned very much. Medical aid was procured imme-
diaely. The symptoms were not alarming, but she
spent a sleepless night Her devoted parents anI-
iousy awaited the attendance OF the physician yester
day. Towards IL o'clock he arrived, and assured
them that there danger, and the father, with a
he. to prc ppnt In his lu-
ties in the War Department. More than half an hour
had not elapsed, however, when he sent for, and
before he reached home (only short distance he
heard she dead Harriet Ann went away to
get married and returned home to die. Her mother
invested her with wedding garments and she return
ed homo to have Them taken of by the same hands
never to resume any other. She was an idoized
daughter, adored wife, aud beloved by all who
knew her. They have the heartfelt sympathes Of
the whole community.
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SENATE,
FRIpAY, February 81, 1916.


communication was received from the Treasury
department IN relation to chemical experiments by
Professor Bache in sugar
Mr.. FAIRFIELD presented the resolution of the
Maine Legislature in favor of the passage of an &C,
by Congress TO indemnify the sufferers by French
sPolations prior to The year 1900 which was read
and ordered to be printed
MIR. FOSTER, from the Committee on Claims. re-
ported bill authorizing the settlement of the claims
Of p s. Bddle, OF Baltimore
The resolution of Mr.. ALLEN, that the Texas
question be made the special order Of the day at
O'Clock until be disposed Of came up for consdera.
ton, and was debated for some time, when il was
finally adopted.
Mr.. BARROW moved that the previous order be
postponed in order to- proceed to the consideration OF
The JOINT resolution for the improvement of the MIS-
sIss'ppI river Referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
Mr.. BERRIEN, from the Judiciary Committee
submitted resolution TO auth rize the Secretary oil
the Senate to employ clerk for the Judiciary Com.
mitee.
Mr. EVANS moved that the general appropriation
bill making appropriation for the naval pensions 70,
1876, be taken up, which was agreed TO- when il wa
read ihlrd time and passed.
MIR. PHELPS called up Senate bill No 2I, TO OF.
tend patent heretofore granted 10 William Wood.
ward. The bill was read third time and passed.
Mr.. MILLER asked and was granted leave 10
Introduce bill for The relief Of The Washington
Corporation. Also, bill authorizing the Wash
lngton corporation to occupy a part Of the public
ground Tor the use Of public schools, TO be restored
whenever the Government may call on them for it.
restoration.
Mr.. JOHNSON called up Senate bill No. 26, e1.
tenjing the jurisdiction of the District Courts 10 GER
ain cases upon the lakes aud navigabe waters lead
ing into and connecting the same; which, after some
slight amendment, was read third time and passed
The joint resolution, authorizing the Secretary al
war 10 examine and make experiments with dredu.
ing machine lately invented was read third tim,
and sssed.
Senate bill No. 81, providing for appeals in e.s..
OF bankruptcy, was called up; but, upon the mo
Mr.. HUNTINGTON, it was passed. over iufor.
mally. ''
Senate bill No. III, relating to the appointment, oI
the Assistants TO the Postmaster General was called
but subsequently, laid on the table.
Senate bill No. 81, to enable the Chickasav nation
to try the validity Of their claims in he courts OF the
Onned States, wa" also called up, but subsequentIy
passed over. f~'
Senate bill No. SO, for the relief of Noah Miller
OF Lncolnvle, IN the state Of Maine, was taken on
and read twice. "
The Senate then proceeded 10 the eonsid.rs,io, a,
the lolnt resolution for the abnsrst,cn Of T,r..
when Mr. srhsoss took the AJor Ia op2o.tion 70 The
measure " vs.
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THE THEATRE.

Burton, the enterprising and talented mansgsr Of
the Theatre 10 this city, and also Of one in Philadel-
pbis, and one in Baltimore, is resping golden
harvest and is destined to realize fortune before
the end OF the season. His houses are large every
night, both in this city and Baltimore. Thousands
coming hither to the Inauguration generally stop one
night in Baltimore. Thus both of his establishments
are crowded every fair night.
We mus, say that the talented corps of performer,
he has secured richly merits the abundant patronage
he realizes
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VALENTINEs.-A New York paper mentions hav.
ing at Coleman's celebrated fancy store in
Broadway, large collection of elegant valentines,
some of which were as high as thirty dollars and the
New York Sun mentions another establishment.
where they emblazoDed illuminated, and print
ed on white satin, trimmed with Mecklln lace, price
eighty dollars
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GENTLEMEN's BELONGINGS"

GENTLEMEN'S BELONGINGS
A VERY large and unusually rich assortment Of
II GENTS W.9RDROBE ARTICLES may be
found at our sales room, such as
Gents rich figured Dress Scsrfs,
Do do black do do
Do do figured do Cravs,s,
Do do black do do
Do do white do do
DO White and cold Kid Gloves
ALSO
Our usual assortment Of Robes de Cbambre, Per
fumery, Handkerchiefs, Canes, Umbrellas, and
very full supply of Yoke Neck Shirt Under sh,rts
Drawers, sc, SC.
We are also agent FOR the sale Of the celebrated
.Ndutils LIFE PrsserpsT, aud newly patented 81 [
barrei, tD cooking and seDrepoiping Pis'oi Gentle
men will find our goods Of superior quality and or
the newest and mgst fashionable styles
o. FISH & co.
feb 10 6tfeop Nos & 2 Browns Hotel
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TBx IsAUouRAuos.-Ths Board Of Aldermen Of
this city, Monday last, adopted unanimously the
resolution from the Board Of Common Council, sp-
pointing committee to make arrangements to attend
the Inauguration Of the President Of the United
States on the fourth Of March.
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During the thirty-sx hours, commencing on Satur-
day morning last and ending on Monday at noon, no
less than e7 vessels entered the port of New York
a larger number than ever known to arrive be-
fore in the same time. or this number, IL were
ships, IL barques, 26 briggs, and "a schooners.
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: -. = - :
ORDNANCE AND

ORDNANCE AND GUNNERY,
TOGETHER with concise treatise on steam
Il by James II. Ward Lieutenant United States
Navy. One octave volume just published and this
day received for sale by +. TAYLOR
Feb. Gift ......
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TOLLER'S LAW OF EXECUToRS-cheap-
The Law Of Executors and Administrators, BY
Samuel Toller, with additions by Francis Whit
marsh, Barrister at Law.
Fourth American edition, with references TO The
principal American decisions, by y. d. Ingrahsm
volume octave, 500 pages in full law-bnding pcs
" IS, published at "a So
Fer sale BY r. TAYLOR.
jan2l
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The New Orleans Picayune says that peach trees
are in full bloom in the neighboIhood of that CITY,
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-21

The Legislature Of Virginia has changed Norfolk
from borough 10 . city
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SENTIMENT IN TENNESSEE.

The Athens Courier contains the proceedings
Of meeting Of the Democracy at MeMIss
county, from which we make the following ex-
tract:
Resolved, That a republic ean, and the democracy
will DO gaioul and just doing honor and justice TO
whGn.osssi !. !. due, AZ THAI We as democrats s
Resolved That John Tyler, President Of these v NJ
led States il Justly entitled the love and gratitude
of every true lover Of democratic liberty IN The Union,
for his rmnsss honesty, and love Of republican pfn'
cpIes, as evinced by the democratic acts 81 his Ad
mnstraiiop and that do tender 10 him our thanks
for his noble selfdenisl in the withdrawal Of ms
name from the list OF candidates for the hfst Office IN
the gft Of free people, and foI the Invaluable assis
lance rendered BY him 10 the contest which resulted
10 the great add glorious triumph Of democracy over
federal W ggery in 1874. That We do hail and greet
hun as democrat good aud true, Of the old Jeher'oH
school OF polillcs.
| Resolved That his name deserves 10 live IN thu
glotoas recollection Of his country men, whilst that oil
his vile traducers and vilIfers should perish IN tht
| vortex Of unmenilOnables.
| RssOlred That We look with entire confidence Ia
the national administration Of illuStrous fellow
citizen, James Polk, for the safety Of the publ.S
brry TOR he security Of private rights, for The adj
yancement OF national greatness and Tor the In
creased diffusion of happiness among the people.
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ENGLISH DRESSING COMBS.

ENGLISH DRESSING COMBS.
M M. FISCHER, importer of Fancy and Staple
w Stationary, Parchment, Rogers's Cutlery
Perfumery, and Fancy Articles, has just received d.
reetly from the manufacturer, Edward Hunt, Bristol
very lsrge assortment Of his best Buffalo Horn
Dressing Combs Of g. 7, 8 and 8 inches long and Two
inches deep, with quill backs, at intermediate prices
from ~ to go cents, for cash only
dec IA w. FISCHER,
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ID EsToRATION OF THE JEws-A Dis.
IL course-By M. NJ. Nosh-Psmphlst--N. York,
is4s, With map Of the Land Of Israel.
jan as 3. TAYLOR.
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A ToUeHIss Inc During the present ses
son Of Congress, young man, deformed aud almos'
helpless, has been permitted to occupy niche IN the
LIBBY leading to the Hall Of the House Of RsPresen-
atises Of the United States 10 dispose Of magazines
novels and newspapers to the grave legislators OF the
land and the strangers visiting the seat Of Govern
me nj.
Day by day, during the session Of Congress, this
worthy salesman has been found late and early al bis
post, until Friday last, when his desk was found
closed, and in place Of the proprietor, mourning
weed hung from one Of the knobs
Upon inquirng for the poor deiormed, il was as
cerained that he had lost his father, and that having
no other place Of business he had hung the mourning
token to hi. little bookcase and gone out to vent his
sorrow to the barren woods and the silent streams
How touching this simple tribute sPpears-mute, Yet
eloquent. While the member of Congress, loaded
with honos and wept by nations eyes, goes with
funereal pompto his long home, the poor deformed
hangs his token Of action upon the wall Of the Yes.
thule through which the funeral passes, and Ielres
to weep alone
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James X. Polt--no, the democracy Who stayed
al home during the late election in Connecticut
and suffered four gallant and noble souls to be
hurled from power bys lean minority MOI
the men who suffered New Jersey 70 be lost
last fall, aud would have parted with the Key
stone and the Empire States II they could we
represent the thousands in regeneraled Maine
ia never hinehing New Hsmpshire--in New
York, Pennsylvania and Virginia-in The broad
green West, aud 10 the sunny South.
We represent the conquerors OF lSd4-the
strong arms and the stout hearts Of The young
and vigorous Democracy OF the Union. We
read no one out Of the political church We
have no charges to make against old and worn
out party hacks.
The People have passed judgment upon them,
aud they must like the sooth-sayers Of old, de-
part and make way for younger Daniels, and
smoother ehinned Davids, who fear neither the
lions Of doiage, nor the skeleton leaders of de-
funct parties, whether they sit at the doors Of
Executive power, or bask in the sunshine Of
official favor.
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THE RICHMOND DISTRICT.

We have cheering intelligence from the
Richmond Dsuict-our friend, the Presidents
"header," stands a very good chance TO get
headed himself. The Enquirer says:
"Mr. Seldom IS winning golden opinions every.
where. On Monday, In Powhatao, he met the i'm
mortal header" Of Captain Tyler and came of vic
torious. We are glad to hear that tho Democrat,
Of that little county have determined to make gal
liant night, and have nominated Mr.. Porter as then
standard-besrer. A popular selection
Al Goodies Store, in Chesterfield, an eye. witness
informs US from 100 to $50 persons assembled on
Tuesday, 10 hear a discussion between Messrs. Sed-
don and Bolts Mr.. 8. Is said to have produced de-
cdcd effect. The unterri6ed voters of Chesterfield
are thoroughly aroused, learn and will do theii
duty. That is all zoe can ask. Several changes III
our favor are reported from that good old county.
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NEW BOOKS.

Life In Italy, by Mary Hewitt No. 40 of Harpers'
Library Of Select Novels.
Anelsn, Regime, by James. No. 6 Pocket Edition
Select Novels.
Halleeks Poems, bound in style Of appropriate
elegance.
Illuminated Shakespeare. Nos. As and AZ.
Harpers' Illuminated Bible. No. %.
Dictionary Of Practice Of Medicine.
Have bsen received from Franck Tsyor's, Pennsyl-
vania avenue, few doors below Colemans Hotel
We recommend these works specimens Of Amo-
riean taste and enterprise. Call soon" but a lew
more left ~
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

l. A much-needed Reform. ..s
.. Father, the Poor yews.s.
3 The As,roogsr's Tower By Mrs. T. F. Ellet
a P's Correspondence By Nathaniel Hawthorne
8. The Old BexgaI By X. 8. y. Andres
.. Sonnet. BY II. r. Tucksrmsn.
T. Landscape Gardening, and Rural Architecture
in America "A Treatise the Theory and
Practice OF Landscspe Gardening, adapted To
North America: with Remarks Rural Ar
ehitecture. BY A. J. Downing.
Cottage Residences or Series Of Designs for
Rural Cottages and Cottage Villas and their
Garden. and Grounds: adapted 10 North Ase-
riea. BY A. J. Downing.
\. New. A. Poem BY Rev. Ralph Hoyt
3. Eothcn or Traces Of Travel brought Home
from the East.
10. Nathaniel Hawthorne.
III. Nh. FORESTS Second Reception in England
IL. Marshal Ney.
-. Monthly Financial and Commercial Article.
Ia. Notices Of New Books.
ID. Literary Bulletin.
10. Miseellany-New Comedy Of Fashion Mr.
Hudson's Lectures Mr.. Poe's Lecture on the
Poets; Plagiarism Death Of Rev. Sydney
Smith.
IL. New York Historical Society.