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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

The Presidents Message, last year, went
into Fluctuations of the peaceful character of our
territorial acquisitions in the South West. The
following language, then used, may be reserved
for comparison with the language which the
forthcoming Message may exhibit on The same
subject:
This accession to our territory has been a
bloodess achievement. No arm of force has
been raised TO produce the result. The sword
has had no part in the victory. We have not
sought 10 extend our territorial possessions by
conquest, or our republican institutions over a
reluctant people. II was the deliberate hon.
age of each people to the great principle of our
federalive union"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
Iowa Election.

The following letter from the Chicago Dem
ocrat is the latest news we have seen in refer
ence TO the result in Iowa. The Democrat
says-"The following, from prominent Iowa
Democrat, looks bad for The two Senators from
that State Ii the latter Tesls with the " inde-
pendents," Gov. Dodge, who is regular" in
every sense of the word, or any good Democrat,
stands no chance for the Senate.
Independents" in Iowa are like Sof,s" in
Missouri, Haleites in New Hampshire, Conser-
vaiiyes in New York, or Porcupines in Illinois.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Nov. 9Th, 1916.
M Dear Sw:-The Wings in Iowa, caught
us mapping" We have elected our Governor,
but The presumption is they have beaien us
Much depends on the two Independents, as
they seem TO hold The balance of power. II is
generally thought they will act in concert with
the whig party. If we lose the Stale, we die
al the hands of the veto"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
General Scott.

Il seems, has al last been ordered on to The
Seat of war. The Washington Union is silent
on the subject, but the N. York Express, gives
some facts relative 10 bis destination, which /
may be interesting as the country have been
inquiring long since, why the Commander-in-
Chief has not been sent on 10 the Army
MAJOR General Scou.--Of course nothing
definite can be known of the orders under which
lie doubt that his destination is TampIco, and
that the reinlorcements ordered are TO acL under
him there, for the purpose of efecing juno
ton with Gen. Taylor at San Luis Po'os.-
The government, we suspect, have abandoned
the idea of an immediate march from Monterey
TO San Luis Potosi, not only on account OF the
distance (340 mies) and the great difficulty of
obtaining water on the route, but on account OF
the necessity if it is attempted, Of doubling or
;repling the force under Taylor's command
Tampco therefore, we presume is TO be The
line of operations, and Gen. Scott, reinforced
by regulars from Gen. Taylors division, and by
Gen. Wool. will probably advance, we believe,
! from that point TO San Luis Polosl, and meet
Santa Anna On this route there is all abund-
ance of water from the river Panuco, and lis
! tributaries, and the distance only l6O miles
1t is highly probable that Gen. Scott ou'rank-
ing Gen. Taylor and Cen. Wool, should DE put
at the head Of this expedition, inasmuch as the
cooperation Of the three distant divisions will
be necessary,-bul it is not understood that he
is to supersede Gen. Taylor; though he would
ou,-rank him by seniority in the same field OF
operations. After the junction of San LUIS Po-
losi and the probable capture of the city ol Fe'
ra Cruz, it is probable, that ifpeace is not made
serious efTor. will be made upon the city ol
Mexico.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
A Difficult Task.

There is a clergyman in New York, named
Thomas H. Brown, now delivering course Of
lectures, intending TO prove that the day which
the Christian World keeps as the Sabblih, is
not in reality the Sabbath. This gentleman
contends that Saturday is the dvnely appoint
ed day Of res, and worship, and not the day
generally observed. Il is almost unnecessary
to say, that Mr.. Brown finds the people very
obstinaiely inclined TO hold TO The Sunday that
has been observed SO long, and rather ad'erse
10 make change
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
His ut EOCOfOCOS.

We cut the following capital hits al Locoio-
coism from the Louisville Journal:
The progressive democracy" has been mo-
wing very awkwardly of late. 1t steps along as
nimbly as a craw-6sh, and at every step re-
cedes from The ground it previously occupied.
Ii will tumble coat-lai foremost, into the last
ditch some of these days, TO progress no more
on earth.
The Democrat says: +" RecoIlect there are
l27, 900 voters in Pennsylvania, who did not
go 10 the polls al the late election" A happy
thing it was for Locolocosm tha, so many
Pennsvlvanians failed to do their duty. In
IS4s they will ALL be out, and then the Whig
majority will be overwhelming.
The Locofoco editor at Bowling Green says
his party was not so badly beaten in Pennsyl-
vanla as he expected. 1t would be interesting
10 know precisely what be did expect. We
think he ought TO be satisfied.
The Washington Union and other Loco(oco
papers asserted, before the Pennsylvania cleo
lion came on, that the Tariff had died natura
death in tha, State. What powerful party
that must be which was overwhelmed and rout
ed by The GHOST of dead measure
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
Mitigation of Pain i'm SUrSicai 0pe-
ralEOns.

The Boston physicians have got substitute
for Mesmerism. DR.. Bigelow, Of the Massa-
chuseus Hospital, read paper on The 9Th inst.
before the Boston Society for Medicl Improve
men,, announcing this discovery lis meth
od of mitigating pain in surgical operations by
the inhalation of certain others DR.. Morton,
of Boston, first called his attention TO it, aud
though similar process does not appear 10
have been entirely unknown TO the medical fac
ul,y in former times, yet nolhins like certainly
was obtained in The results Of the OLD methods
A great many experiments have been made
with the new, however in all of which the al =
rempts 10 perform important operations without
inhicling pain on the patients, were completely
successful Many of these are described In
Dr. Bigelow's report.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
Santa Anna Refreating,

A rumour comes from Washington lha, Gen.
Santa Anna had left San Luis Polosi with all
his force, and returned to The city of Mexico,
which it is said, he will strongly forlify
Our government, has no authentic information
that the Mexican government has issued letters
Of marque and reprisal. Ii is probably hoax.
The Union says
We understand, from indispuiable aulhori-
'y, that correspondence has recently taken
place between the Spanish Minister Il The Sec
retary of Stale, which renews the pledges o(ihe
TWO governments to carry out the stipula'ions
of The treaty of 1870. We. on our part, have
instructed the squadron to respect The rights Of
Spanish vessels who are destined to any Mex
lean port which may not happen TO be block
AIDED, and without any conlraband of war ON
board Spain, on her part, pledges herself 10
observe the obligations OF her treaty, and 10
prohibit Mexican priva'eersmen from using the
privileges Of The Spanish ports.
/ As to the naturalization of foreigners, we will
take effective means 10 prevent and punish the
! fraud"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

YUCATAN is as much a political puzzle as
Polkism. That Deparment-Yucalan, we
mean, bu, our observation applies equally 10
Polkism-is difficult 10 understand in its alli-
ances and enmities Whether Yucaan is for
Santa Anna, or Polk is for Santa Anna; or
whether Yucatan is against Santa Anna, or
Polk is against Santa Anna, are questions that
require a mighty deal OF very nice considera-
,ion" Campeachy and Laguna are opposed to
any alliance with The Mexican federal govern
ment, while Merida is huzzaing for Santa Anna
and Federalism! Polk is brimful of war, gun
powder, gun-colton, gun-sawdusi and all other
explosives against Santa Anna, while he or his
Secretaries treat the Santa Anna aforesaid with
all courtesy, and give their Theseus an Ariad-
ne-lile clue by which TO exlricate himself from
the Minolaur of our blockadng squadron. To
carry out the mythus, the modern Theseus de-
serted his Ariadnc as soon as he was safe,
whatever may have been his vows and Proes-
la,ions when he was in dfficulty,-N Amer.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
LoCk-EagY Cured.

We find the following statement in a CITY
Daily; if true, it is very important faci:-"A
few days since, the wife of highly respecta-
BILE citizen was attacked with lock jaw, and The
worst fears were entertained for her safely
Hillock was called in TO attend her, when hope
had almost fed. He administered in skilful
manner, gavanism, and almost Immediately af-
Ter The application The lady said, 4 can speak.
A number OF persons were presentin The room
at the time 1t seemed 10 her relatives and
friends as hough The lady had been restored 10
life"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

INFORMATION WANTED. John Lee Hunt, a
Jourueyman Primer, left this place (says The
Michigan ExpoSitor,) abou. year and half
since, and for twelve months past, has no, been
heard from. He was last heard of al Phila-
delphia, and a, that time was a, work in the
American Sentinel Office, in that City, His
friends are very anxious TO know whether he
is dead or alive. Any one giving information
OF his Whereabouts, 10 David Burgess, Esqr,
Adrian, Lenawee CO., Michigan, will receive
The grateful acknow dgemenis of his numerous
relatives Will cur friends of the Press, pass
the word round
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

1J7 Wheat flour is now selling at about one
dollar and a quarter less per barrel. III N York,
than ii did in December, lS45. Other produce
exhibits similar falling off, What can be the
reason! We hope no il-natured Whig will
attribute It to the Tariff of '46-(or that meas
urc, if Locofoco slang is TO be depended upon,
every thing that the Farmer has 10 sell, and rc-
duce The price of every article he has 10 buy
Again the question recurs, What car the mai
Ter be?"-- SuSSe1 Register.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

TALoRs CoMING.-An article in a London
paper announces that there are seven thousand
iallors out of employment in London They
had meeting 10 ST. Martins Lane, and it was
resolved lha, The only mode OF lessenng the
distress was TO embark for Canada and the Uni
ted States. a committee was appointed to col
lee, subscriptions to pay the passage of those
who are willing 10 embark $50 entered their
names for Canada and Nova Scotia, and 1904
for New York and The United Sales They
will all be here 10 March or April next.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

SHocKING--Some days ago The Magnetic
Telegraph between New York and PhIIadel
phia, worked unsatisfactory, and on examlna-
ton large owl was found dead, suspended by
the claws from the wires, some miles from New
York, his feet entacgled III The wires. It's sup
posed he aligh.ed on the wire and was shocked
to DEATH Probably his owshp saw a spark
going through in the night and "lit' nn for a
June bug.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
From the New York Tribune
OrganiZatiOn Of Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7. lS4'

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 1910.
The second session of the Tweny-Ninlh
Congress opened .hi. day a. noon.
SENATE.
The Vice Presiden, called the Senate to or
der al twelve o'clock. A resolution was ofer-
ed by Mr.. SPEleHT, and adopted, directing the
Secretary 10 inform the House that quorum
was present, and ready TO proceed to business
Twelve O'Clock was fixed as the hour of meet
ing until otherwise ordered. On motion oil Mr.
BREEsE, Messrs BREEsE, CRITTENDEN and
SEMpLE were appointed on The part OF The Sen
ate to wait on the President and announce the
organization of both Houses of Congress- Each
Senator was allowed newspapers equal 10 the
cost of three daily papers.
Mr.. BREEsE, from the Committee, reported
that they had waited on the President and thai
he would communicate with both Houses oil
Congress, by message. tomorrow, at twelve
o'clock Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
In the House OF Representatives. 'he opeaK-
er took the chair a, 2 o'clock, and called The
House to order The Clerk was directed TO
inform The Senate that quorum was present,
and Messrs HOPKINS and WINTHROP were ap-
pointed committee 10 wait on the President,
and announce The organization of Congress.
On calling the roll at the opening OF the ses-
sion, 80 members answered 10 their names
The following new members were qualified
HALE of Massachusetts; RIPLEY of New York;
Mcdaniel of Missouri and BowDEN and Cor.
TRELL of Alabama
Various resolutions as TO The mode OF choos.
ing seats were offered, and finally the mode OBJ
served last year was adopted The names ol
The members were placed in box. and drawn
out at random The Clerk announced the
names drawn, and the members designated
then selected their seats Adjourned.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
Specie CurFenCy.

A gentleman returning from The West now
aud then came across Mexican dollar, and
thinking i, better to bring home than paper, put
il in his pocket He collected FIVE dollars in
sll, and three of them proved to be counterfeit
This is The way that specie currency saves
the poor from counterfeit. The way TO ascer-
tain when piece is pure silver is TO file lnic
ii, and then apply aqusfortis 10 the inclsion.--
A specie currency man should always have
small file and bottle Of aqualoris in his pock
e, IN Y Journal of Commerce.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
Attention Ladies!

A curious fact is thus told in one of our ex-
change papers: Take string that will each
twice around the neck of a lady-let her hold
the ends between her leeth---lhen if the moose
will slip over her neck, il is certain sign thai
she is married or ought 10 be-" Now dom
strangle yourselves young ladies, in testing this
truth.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

THE CAPTURE OF TAMP1Co- Com. Perry
requests the Picayune 10 correct an error which
some of the papers made in announcing the cap
rure OF Tampico. The expedition against that
city was commanded by Com. Connor in per-
son, and Com. Perry was only second in com
mand.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

The Webster dinner in Philadelphia, on
Wednesday last, was splendid affair. Mr..
W's speech occupies over six long columns OF
the Philadelphia papers. 1t discusses all the
leading matters of public importance 10 the
country, and is able and interesting, as all his
great efforts are.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

J. P. SANDERSON.
SAMUEL ID. kARNS,
JOSEPH kONlGNACHER,
MORTON McMICHAEL,
GEORGE ERETY,
III. JONES BROOKE.
THEO. d. COCHRAN,
JAMES FON,
JAMES MARTIN.
WILLIAM BUTLER,
]. J. SLOCUM,
JOHN R. EDIE,
EDGAR COWAN,
JOHN B. JOHNSON,
WIN. J. HOWARD,
Wing State Committee.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

Mr.. ADAMs--The Boston papers announce
that The Hon. John Quincy Adams is rapidly
recovering, so tina, there is a probability that
he may be enabled 10 resume his seat in Con-
gress before the New Year
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
MONEY WANTED.
POSITIVELY LAST NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the late firm of GEo
Il. MILLER q Co., either by note or book az
count. will please call on the undersigned ana
make payment on or before the frs, day OF Jan-
uary, lS47, or their accounts will be placed ID
other hands for collection. without respect 10
persons.
GEO f. MILLER
StToudsburg, December 8, le46.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10
WING State Convention.

Stale Convention, 10 be composed Of Del
egates from the city of Philadelphia and the
several counties equal TO their representation in
the General Assembly of this Commonwealth,
will be held al Harrisburg, on TUESDAY, the
9th day of MARCH next. a, 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, for the purpose Of selecting candid
ales for Governor and Canal Commissioner 10
be supported by he Wings and the friends Of
The Protective Policy at the next ensuing elec-
rIon, and 10 transact such other business as may
he deemed important 10 the success Of the Whig
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

OYSTERS FOR HENRY CLAY.--The Wing
Oyslermen Of Perth Amboy last week sIippsl
dozen jars of superb picked oysters 10 Mr.
Clay. The Railway Advocate suggest. that
the source will make the gift fully as sraayr".
TO the Patriot Statesman rs he more costly
presents tha. have been showered upon him.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

OK THE GRoUND.-The Baltimore Amerl-
can speaking of some intended naval operations
says, A ship Of the line wil be on the ground
as early as practicable We are sorry TO learn
this, as we thick the ship would do more ser
vice on the uotsr.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-10

Hon. Thomas Corwin is warmly commended
as candidate for the next President by sever
al Ohio Whig papers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-30
Washington, July 81, 1916.
SENATE


The Vice-President laid before the Senate
a communication On Mr.. Haywood's resign
ing his seat as Senator from North Carroll
ma. On motion of MIR. Webster, III the alb
sence of Mr.. Mangum, il was ordered that
the Vice-President notify the Executive of
North Carolina of MI Haywood's resis-
nation.
MIR Cameron presented the proceedings
of democratic meeting in Pennsylvania,
against the repeal of the Tariff over VII ich
the President of the Baltimore convention
(which nominated Preside MT Polk presided,
at which ne declared that the ConventicR
was not opposed to the Tariff Of 1912, and
if il had been known that Mr. Polk had
been opposed to it, he 'c'uM not hare been
Illuminated.
On motion of Mr.. Lewis the Tariff Bill
was taken up a, III O'Clock -,'r- Webster
Gesumed hisr m k, nd spoke enc Aour and
a half, and concluded ny moving 10 Strike
out that part of the 9Th section width pro-
vdes that when gonds are entered below
their value with intention to defrand, the
importer shall receive the amount Of his in
voice and FIVE per cent addition, the goods
having been taken and sold for the use OF
the U. s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-30

A MAN KILLED IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
The New Haven Courier OF Monday
last, states that colored man about 80
years OF age was killed in Eason, Fair
field County, last week, by white man
named Geo. Godfrey. 1t appears that
Godfrey had some difficulty with black
woman named Philisy Colcy, living in
the same house with the deceased, and
whipped her severely, it is said in self de-
fence. The deceased applied 10 a mag's-
trate for remedy, who, knowing the nc
gro to be drunken, worthless fellow, and
his antagonist quiet, inotiensivc person,
refused The negro then determined to
punish the offender with his own hands,
and was heard to affirm that he would
kin him. which coming to the ears of
Godfrey, began to excite his fears. A
day or two after that, Godfrey having &C.
casion to pass the hut ofthe negro in the
evening the latter ran furiously towards
him, cxclaiming with yell" Now
d-n you, I've got you'll" Godfrey al
armed for his safety. struck the negro two
severe blows upon the head with the but,
end of cart whip, from the effect of
which he died in few hours. 1t is also
stated that no investigation of the affair
has yc. been had by the proper authori.
ties.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-30
A MAsuscRrpr BY olrveR CROMWELL

A MANUSCRIPT BY Oliver CROMWELL
On recent visit to New Rochelle, / was
informed by an intelligent gentleman that
Mr.. Pintard, descendant of one Of The
Huguenot families, by whom the town was
settled, had in his possession two manuscript
volumes in the hand writing of Olive! Ctom-
we'll, which contained the history OF his
times. How they ca me into the possession
of the family is not known but there was
no question of their being genuine. And
| wish to make this statement in your pa
per, that the attention of the. New York
Historical Society may be called to so inter-
esting and important manuscript, and
that if it prove SD to be true, that they may
take the proper step to verify it, and to print
it under their supervision. There can be
no doubt that Mr.. Pintard would consent to
give the world the privilege of being pos
SesSed of a work Of such surprising inter-
esl.-N.Y Observer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-30

n ~ country. We Eaioi # Mar. uuss
a, osiv panaiIel m On sci kle tkis. That
Wa the svusl pruscTipiIVc upon persons,
n,.si most aisasirous to the country, and
such would bc the effect Of ihisbill
Tls & vernmeni appeared disposed Ioiry
eN leTiIienis bolh upon the Sionlachs and
backs ot the people, nnd particularly up
on IN, porr mcn. The bull was Icdr up
on the free tabor If the country, upon the ar.
l,Zaus an | mechanics who W. re To be rob
bed thirty three per cent. in their wages,
m rider to CRAFTY the theories of men,
VIA were attached to the most eXlrava-
gaut principles Of free trade.
The trade OF the countryside curren-
cy OF the country and all its great inter
rslS would be deranged. Imports could
not be increased to an extent that would
increase the revenue,fO The people would
no! be able to pay for this additional i'm
p ntatinn. Why should Congress by leg
IslatIon attempt tuarrcSt that onward and
prosperous movement IF the country and
attempt 10 pun "A barrier upon IFS national
growth, productions and Interests. To
Mr. Niles all this seemed unacounta bic.
Or indeed all that was attempted by his
party He could see no Democracy in
II, MS he understood democracy, for his
democracy went Tor tho greatest good
for the greatest number, while that oil the
gentlemen around hIm who advocated the
bill! before the Senate was a discrilnn-
ton against all the great interests of the
natiOn. Some of the capitalists in the
country had invested all they had in the
world in the expectation that this bill
would not pass, or any like it. They
had supposed that the law would contn-
ne us it is, but Congress was about to con
fiscate their interests, to inf1ict upon these
'n''n and thcirproperIya bill of pains and
penalties.
His friends had seen that he was not TO
be whipped into the support of Il meas.
ure like this. If his party went down he
was ready 10 90 with it. He was only
amazed that his party would make such
/ question as this ii party measure. He
could get 10 reason why measure like
his shoul! be thrust upon Congress-
He knew what were the interests of his
constituents upon this question and he
int hed to secure them. The industrial
intr' esis OF his state were worth fifty mil
lions OF dollars, and he intended 10 stand
b, Them. He yet hoped that something
would in'irpose 10 save the law as it was,
and to postpone the question until the
next session Of Congress. This was all
he asked. Let The public see this meas
uae. as it was developed, and if they then
RI nounced in favor Of il, he would be
content. 90
Mr.. Niles is freely denounced by the Re-
gister and other kindred prints, for his indie
pendence. But he is not 10 be frightened
from the ground he has taken.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-07-30
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

We regreiio learn that John d. Johnson
ESQ, of this village, had his left arm bro
ken near the wrist, by being thrown from
a wagon on Tueshay. while on his way
from this place to Meriden. A niece, (nol
his wife as the New Haven papers state,
was in the carriage at the time, but es
capped with a few slight bruises. The We
hicle was smashed into complete wreck
and the horse so much injured as to cause
death. Considering the circumstances,
the parties narrowly escaped lragical
fate - Waterbury American.