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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
Abuse of the Pardoning Power.

The House Of Representatives, at Harrisburg,
recently passed Resolution calling upon The
Secretary of the Commonwealth, for full list
of all the pardOns granted by Gov. Porter, du-
ring his administration The Secretary has
since replied; and we gather from his commu-
nicaiion, that the number is eight hundred and
one; of which ftiy-three were granted before
trial and conviction Such wholesale release
of rascals, we are prepared to say was never
before made by anys ysGovemor-and it is dis
grace, no, only to the unworthy defunct, but al
so to the people who elevated him TO station
which afforded him the power Of doing it,
Criminals, of every grade, who had still long
terms Of imprisonment to undergo, have thus
been liberated, and are now free to renew their
depredalions on society, and place the lives
and property Of our citizens in jeopardy. But
our complaints are unavailing. The evil has
been done, and canno, be remedied- our
only consolation is, that the unworthy officer
who thus outraged the moral sense of the COM
munity has passed from office forever.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
The Whig Almanac.

We have received a few copies of this ex-
cellen, periodical for the year ls45, which may
be had on application a, this office. Besides
the usual matter of an Almanac, it contains
Washing,on's Farewell Address, the Consti-
tuition of the U. States, the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, the official vote Of all the States, al
,he late Elections, The Tariff of ls42, Register
of all the officers, civil, military and naval, in
,he employ of the U. States. and much other
valuable reading. 1t is valuable TO men of all
parties, and no one should be withou, copy
Price only 10 10 cents.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
Congress.

The Texas and Oregon Bills have both pass
ed The House, but neither of them have yet been
acted upon in the Senate. Much speculation
exists as their fate in this conservative branch
of our national council; but nothing certain is
known. A few weeks more, and we shall know
whether we are 10 have Texas annexed, and
the Oregon Territory occupied, or not. The
Senate has ere this probably passed The Postage
Reform Bill. Il was ordered to third reading
on Saturday This Bill fixes the rate of letter
hostage al FIVE cents, single letter. for all dis
,ances We hope it may pass the House also.
We have not learned the other particulars OF
The Bill.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
Our New Judge.

We noticed in our last, the confirmation OF
the Hon. LUTHER KIDDER, as President Judge
of the 9Is. Judicial District, by the Senate
The nomination was strongly opposed by sew.
eral Senators, among whom was Jefferson X.
Hickman, of Northampton. A Resolution 10
abolish the new District, and petitions from
several Of The Bars in the District, against the
confirmation, were all urged withou, effect
When the vote was taken but foe nays were
recorded against him. We hope Judge Kidder,
will make an acceptable presiding officer in our
Courts--and that those who opposed his NOM
: nalion will not have cause TO regret his acces.
sion.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
in Southern Prison

Seven persons from the North are now IN
Southern prisons for assisting Slaves 10 run
away from their masters, Thompson, Work and
Burr are in Missouri pententiary under sen.
lence for IL years; Rev c. t. Torey, of Mas.
sachuselis, in the peniientiary of Maryland for
6 years; Della A. Webster. Of Ferrsburgh. VI
in The penirenIiary of Kentucky for 2 years;
Jonathan Walker, of Harwich, Massachusetts
IN prison in the Territory of Florida for Years;
and Mr.. Boyd in the penientiary Of S. Carroll
ma, we believe, for years. In addition to
these the Rev. Mr.. Fairbank, Methodist CIer
gyman, is in Jail at Lexington, KY, awaiting
his trial on charge of the same character
The severest remarks that we feel inclined 10
make respecting these persons is, that lhey
have fallen victims TO an indiscreei zeal in "a.
vor of Universal Liberry.-N Y. Tribune
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
Capital.

There are some laughable stories relative
the rather rough conception which The Secf'
tary, Mr.. Bibb, gives to office-seekers Id
other day straight forward Kentuckian enI''
ed the Office and handed his letters Of recon
mendaiion.
Having read them, the Secretary turned
his visiter, and in a stern accen, said, 'LN'
at me SIR
The applicant looked at him.
Look a, me again sir
Now said the Secretary. do you think
look like an execu,ioper! Do you think I"
going to take the bread fIom aUoIher ma''
mouth to fill your 2
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
COunterfeifs.

Beware OF 81 bills Massachusetts Bank II
tered to $40. They read "ihe Massachuseu,
Bank promises to pay ten dollar"-lhe bsjpg
cut of.
CAuTIoN.-Al,ered notes of the State Bank
at Newark, Jones to tens) are in circulation.
letter D., payable to E. Bolles, and dated JAM.
ary I, 1914. They are we'll done. In tbs
words ten dollars on demand, the word On i, I.s
out. Several of them, we understand, have been
passed in the neighborhood Of Trenton by gano
who purchased cattle and other stock.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
The February Interest.

The Legislature of Pennsylvania, by unan-
imous vote, has consummaled most glorious
act In The teeth of Gov Shunk's Inaugural
Address ard his Special Message, our Repre-
sen,aives have nobly sustained the credit Of
the State, and done themselves incalculable
honour, by passing Bill 10 pay the February
interes, on the public debt. 1t passed both
Houses on Friday week In the Senate, the
vote stood yeas 8 nays 0-S,erigere, Of Mont
gomery county refusing 10 vote. In the House,
yeas 95, nays 0. This unanimous, and un-
looked for action, on the part of the Legislature,
staggered even the Governor himself, and not
withstanding his unremiiting and persevering
efforts TO have the time for payment postponed,
he signed the BiH This is great moral lr-
umph of honesty over systematic effort, on
the part of men, in high places, TO do wrong.
1t is unfortunate for Mr.. Skunk, that thus, in
the outset OF his administration, and in The full
vigour Of his infuence,-wiih strong loco foco
majorities in each House,-he should have
rsked measure, which The newness of his ad-
ministraion, the grea, power Of his influence,
and his party strength in The Legislature, could
not have enabled him TO cary through Such
a complete failure We never heard of before
and for man of Mr.. Shunk's aspiring nature,
it mus. be as gall and wormwood But it is
right that he has thus been rebuked. He was
elected under pledge 10 reform the exirava.
CANT abuses of Government; and his first acl
was an attempt TO commit a greater outrage than
had ever been perpetraled by his predecessor
His power, however, failed him, and he now
stands before the world exposed in the worst
light. We hope il may prove saIurary lesson
to him, and that hereafter he will take no step
which may subject him 10 similar moriIGca.
tion.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
A SpeCiaI Messase.

On Wednesday week, Gov. Skunk, in full
flmen, of the promise made in his inaugural
Address, transmitted a Special Message to The
Legislature, embodying his views on the fnan-
ces of the Commonwealth. II is too long TO
be published entire in the Jeffersonian, and we
therefore. conlen. ourselves with giving few
of lis statements, which will convey to our rea-
ders good idea of the whole.
He puts down the public debt, including the
certificates for interest hich have been issued
since Angus. ls42, at S4O,7O3, ,s66 80. On
this, the inleres, for the year ls45, will be S2,-
35,Ol3 Sc.
The entire receipts into the Treasury during
the past year, from the Stale Tax, profits OF the
Public Works, and the ordinary revenue of
government was $l,759,5l4 81. During the
same period the ordinary expenditures of gov
eminent, and the interest on the Sla.e Debt,
amounted to 2,52l ,6l3 93-showing deficit
of S762 ,O99 OF, or in other words, the expen-
ditures were s762.O99 OF more than the re-
ceipis. No interest, however, was paid in
1914, but the money was applied to the liqu-
dalion of other claims, such as The Domestic
Creditors, Cancellation of Relief Noies, &c,
so that on the LIST of December last the amount
in The Treasury was reduced to $663,S5l SS.
Since then, TO the 26h of January, it has been
swelled to the amount of s9Ol ,702 80. From
this sum the Governor deduc,s SCI, ,567 %, as
unavailable. .funds;-.hus leaving The actual bal
ance in the Treasury, sS34,l35 10. To this
he adds 5000, as likely TO come in between
January 2e, and February making the total
available sum ss49,I35 10.
This, the Governor says, will not be suffi-
Glen, to pay the February installmen. Of inter-
est by 1922 300 80. He then gives an esti-
male of the probable receipts into the Treasu-
ry, between this time and the lst of August,
which he sets down at $679, ,959 80. The ex-
penditures for the same period, in the event of
a full payment of interest on the lst of Februa-
ry, he sets down at $490,l59 56-this would
leave balance of but ls9, ,799 26 in the Treas
UT, 10 meet the payment of the August interest,
which he says will be 100000.
On the strength of this blundering and dis
crepant statement, the Governor says, "If /
am correct IN the p,eUs haue taken, IL is appa-
rent ,Oe are not get prepared to resume the pay
ment of our interest in full, and to continue the
payment punctually hereafter" He then goes
on further TO argue the matter, and from the
whole tenor of his remarks, gives the Legisla-
ture to understand, that he wishes 10 keep full
Treasury and lie, the interest remain unpaid, al
though the State, and our people, should be dis
honoured in consequence. How this unfair
and dishonest Message was received by the Le-
gislature, may be seen by the following article.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
AdiOurnments.

Congress will adjourn on the 4lh of March,
the day that James K. Polkls Inauguraled Pres
ident.
The resolution for the adjournment of The Le-
glslature of this State, says the Penn'a. Tele.
graph, which had passed the House. was a.
mended in the Senate on the 5ih, fixing the
time on The 25lh of March, and passed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
Snow Storm.

The snow storm which we experienced here
las, week, extended over a large portion OF
Pennsylvania, New Jersey. New York, Della
ware, Maryland, all the New England States,
and perhaps some of the Western ones. |,
was terribly severe all over. The snow drift
ed, filled up the roads, and Gu, off communica-
iion, in every direction, for several days. Such
severe storm has not been experienced for
some years.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13

The western Illinois and Iowa papers of the
l4lh January bring reports that the party OF
Mormons who recently left Nauvoo for the pur-
pose Of settling in The Pnery,' (high up the
Mississippi River have all been murdered =
Having GO, into dispute al French trading
establishment about The price of some provisions
which they thought exorbiant, they unceremo-
niously helped themselves to whatever they
wanted; which so exasperaied the Frenchmen
that they called in the aid OF the Indians, and
massacred 100 Of the Mormon party, amount.
ing in all 10 3 or 400. The Green Bay Re.
publican gives The same report.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
A new Remedy for Eo0taac,le

Among the thousand remedies for IooIh-ache,
caouichouc is now slated to be very efIica
cious one piece of caoutchouc is 10 lie put
on wire, then melted at the fame of candle,
and pressed while warm, into the hollow tooth,
and the pain will disappear Instantly. The
cavity of the tooth should first be cleaned out
with piece of cotton. In consequence OIL
viscosity and adhesiveness Of the caouchoue,
the air is completely prevented from coming
into contact with the denuded nerve, and thu,
the cause Of the too,hache is destroyed.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13

The Wings in the Virginia Legislature 'a
ceeded on Friday in elec,ing R. T. Daniel
Counsellor Of Stale for three years, in place
John Rutherford, whose term expires, by a I"
jorily oftwo. Daniel received 70. just the nua
Der necessary TO choice, and RulheElOTd "
on the last several ballots.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13
To our Subscribers.

No paper was issued from this Office last
week. The neglect was cccasio9ed in conse-
quence of ndlsposilion, which confined US TO
our bed, and prevented US from giving our labor
and attention 10 The paper. We hope this will
be received as sufficient apology for our de-
linquencY.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13

LONDON ATMosPHERE.-Punch says ~'
Professor Howard, in analysing the climate
London. took some fog home in a basIn N
foundst TO contain nine parts smoke 10 one p
porter!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13

Mr. Cough says that man, the morning al.
ter he has been "drunk with wine" feels as
thoug h he had The rheumatism on every hairOi
his head
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13

Congress within few years past has voted
away $6S7,600 for books, &C., the greater part
of which has been received by the members.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13

UPThe discount on relief notes in Phiadel.
pba, ranges from FIVE to Ten per cent,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13

@ Y. b. Palmer, Esq, at his Real Estate
and Coal Office, No So Pine street, below Third,
two squares S. the Merchants Exchange, Phila.,
and No. l60 Nassau street, Tribune buildngs,l
n Y, is authorised to receive subscriptions and
advertisements for the JefersOaidn Republican,
and give receipts for the same. Merchants, Me-
chanics, and tradesmen generally, may extend
their business by avaiing themselves of the op-
portunties for advertising in country papers which
his agency affords.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-02-13

Terms S900 advance: S225 half yearly; and
paid befoIe e the end of the year.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30
FURNITURE FURNITUREu

The subscribers thankful for the liberia
patronage, they have received, would inform
the public that they are constantly receiving
and manufacturing all kinds of Cabinet ware
consisting in part of Mahogany, Cherry,
bIack-walnut & poplar Bedsteads.
Mahogany and cherry Bureaus.
Wardrobes, breakfast, dinnin, work & GEN.
tire tables.
Washstands, safes, cedar chests, cedar ar
mours.
Cane & wood seat rocking chairs.
Do. Parlor chair's-children's rocking r
high DINING chairs.
Cribs, looking glasses, clocks, moss mat
rasses, &c, &c.
Persons purchasing furniture, will find tito
their advantage toaexamine our stock and
prices before purchasing in New Orleans and
charges. Old furniture neatly clean
ed and repaired.
We have just completed a new hearse
which will always be kept in readin ess for
The accommodation of the public, and cofins
made at the shortest notice.
]. PIPER & co.
Near the Catholic Church.
ug. 80 no 30 is45.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30
NOTTCn

Dancing School in September.
Mn. CAsiaIH, grateful for The encourages
ment which has been given him by the pa
rents Of Baton Rouge, Che Is satisfied Of the
progress made by his pupils in SO short a
time3 would respectfully inform parents and
guardians Of East and west Baton Rouge,
|that he intends to reopen by request Of seve.
raj parents, a club dancing school, in Septem-
bef next, for one month only as Mr.. CAST
inir is obliged to return to New Orleans in
October 10 meet his engagements. Mr.. CAST
mir will call ID a CLUB DkEeIre scnooD TO IA
cilitate those who wish to Join this club and
will charge the small sum Of viz
For. Il class Of 10 young ladies one month
or ~ lessons, 500 90
For d class Of young gentlemen, go 90
Polka lessons for a class or31adiss, "a 90
The ladies class will take their lessons
three times week, and the gentlemcn8' class
which will be separate three times a week,
but they will meet every Saturday for the
purpose Of practicing together, which will
be beneficial to both classes. The young
ladies' class will choose their days and hours
In the week.
Polka lessons will be given In the NOR.
ming.
Mr Casimtr thankful for the compliments
already paid to him by The parents Of his pa.
pills in g~enerai hopes that with such small
conditions, and trying to increase his actiYi-
ty and exertions in his profession, The hos
pitable parents Of Baton Rouge viii ell up
the school, which will commence on the 18th
September.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30
TO PLANTERS AND LAND
HOLDERS.
SwPveVimR. E~eweTimg &c.

The subscribers, residents of Baton Rouge,
will attend to calls in any part of Louisiana,
for surveying or subdividing land, laying out
city or town lots, dwelling for canals or ditch.
es on plantations, give estimates of the num-
Der Of cubic yards of excavation for canals or
bitches, or the quantity of Embankment for
levees, and the necessary cost for construct
ing the same.
Having had many years practical experience
as Civil Engineers on various public works
and Surveys, in Canada, New York, Penn
syIvania and Virginia, besides having been
engaged for the last three and half and one
and a half years respectively as clerks in the
Surveyor Generals office of this State, they
feel confdent2of their ability to give salts
fac ton to all who may favor them with calls.
HENRY& WILLIAM G. WALLER.
United States Deputy Surveyors & Civil
Engineers.
Pof.,oa.o, Col P. Hicky, B. Rouge.
Neie'eneeS' Hon. T. G. Morgan, n. @
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30
BATON ROUGE.

The Ga=rtic--Our Ttr1ng-Frem and after
his date we shall invariably charge as Fel.
owe
For one years subReriptioa Il paid
previous to expiration ofterRit - y
II paid after, and the trouble of ran
ming after it, . W.
Advertising and sub. by the year, 10 90
Cards Of Doctors. Lawyers, SC, per
year, ~ ""
Advertising per square 10 lines to
nonstitututa d square. one insertion, 90
Every subsequent insertion, DOC
ANNOUNCING d candidate for public
office, Cff 4 subscriber) ~ 90
Annnnnciag do, tnon.subscriber,) S. 90
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30

New INvENTIoN-CoTToN CLEANER
The Natchez Free Trader says that Dir. Phil
ip Ault, of Adams county, Miss, has invented
a cotton cleaner which appears destined TO be
ofgreat service to the planters in cleaning
their cotton. 1t is composed of a wire cylin-
der, within box, in which ~revolves a shaft,
with arms capped with rails /; from the rails
spikes or iron pins project. which separate
the locks containing the seed from each 9th
er, knock out the trash and dust, and pass the
cleaned cotton over the cylinder down into
the gin.stand. The shaft is driven by the
same power that drives the gin, and requires
very little force. Mr.. Ault has applied for a
patent, and will start one at Capt. T. Sur
gets in a few days;
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PROBATE SALE.

BY virtue Of an order from the Honorable
Prob ate Court In and for tho Parish of East
Baton Rouge will be sold by the undsrsignd
cd Parish Judge, Exoficio Auctioneer on We
nesday the 24th day Of September ls45, be-
tween the usual hours Of sale, at the door of
the Courthouse.
= A negro man Slave named Charles aged
about forty years, belonging the succession
Of the late Cassandra Whitten deceased.
Terms Of sale at | 2 and 8 years credit
from the day Of sale, in notes well endorsed
payable in Bank, and mortgage to be- retained
until final payment
10 GIL. TESTER.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30

THE RAINBow.-This popular beat after
undergoing a thorough repair, resumed her
trips in this trade on Monday last. 1t will be
seen by an advertisement in another column
that Capt Selleck intends to make two trips
a week, and that he has reduced the iare Of
passage. We hope the planters and others in
this community will give Capt. s a share oil
their patronage, his perseverance and pune
tuality, fully entitle him to their confidence.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30

MOVEMENTS OF THE BRiFTsH.-We learn
from good authority that the British have a
steam war ship of the largest size laid up at
Peneteuguishlne, about two hundred miles
from Mackinac, with a full crew in atten-
dance, ready to sail her at any moment. They
have had but one company there until recent.
ly, They now have two full regiments Of
Highland Dragons, and have enlarged and
fortified more strongly the barracks at that
place.
Until lately, the British have been in the
habit of paying our Indians %annuities. But
our government protested against ii and
broke Il up. The Indians have heretofore
lived on Drummond's Island, American ter.
%ritorg. But now they have nearly all moved
to Manitouline island, the property OF Great
Britain, where they are fed, clothed and pro-
vided with arms and ammunition by British
officers.
On The Manitouline Island there are now
from three to four thousand Indian warriors.
Upon these facts at this time ,,there can be
bnt one opinion formed as to the ultimate de.
sim of Great Britaip.-C Chicago Democrat
nh inst.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30
E. JOHNS.
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 10, Poydros Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
Refers to / Boneeaze. Baton Rouge. La
STATE o. LQUISIIN1.

FUF38N q Eu5E BaK0n Rouge.
JoHN Sans Of the parish of East Baton
Rouge, having the intention TO emancipate
his slave Rachel, aged about forty-fye years,
every person who may have legal opposition
to said emancipation, is required to file said
opposition insthe office of the Clerk or the
Parish Court for said Parish, within forty
days from the date Of the present notice.
Given under my hand Ibis goth day of Au-
gust ls45.
L. g. MORRIS, Sheriff.
august 80 no 30 1885.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30

To CORRESPONDENTS We would request
those who favor us with communications to
bring them within the compass of half a coll
umn, or II inserted they will be charged as
advertisements, We have some on hand that
will make three times that length, on matters
that interest but a small portion Of our read
ers, and whose insertion, from their length,
might DO a bore TO the remainder of them.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1845-08-30
WINTER ADVANCEMENT.

.Esa U. s.. Null, For Baton
. Rouge, Port Hudson, B0-
Y you Sara, Point ACoupec,
9Tuniea, Fort Adams and
the intermediate Landings-The STEAMBOAT
CLINTON. Capt. BAIRD, will leave New Or.
leans every WEDNESDAY, ar 10 o'clock, A.
NJ, for Fort Adams and Intermediate land
ings; returning, will leave Bayou Sara every
SATURDAY, atIl o'clock, A. NJ, and arrive
in New Orleans on Saturday morning.
The steamboat BRILLIANT, Capt. HAnT,
will leave New Orleans every SUNDAY
MORNING, alto o'clock. fer Tunica and the
intermediate landings returning will leave
Bayou Sara every WEDNESDAY NOR
MING, at II o'clock, and arrive in New Or
leans on Tuesday morning.
The public may rely on the above packets
remaining the whole season. Their accom-
modations and speed are not surpassed, and
they consequently solicit from their friends
and the public a liberal share of business.
For freight or passage apply on board.