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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-05-14
Singular Sea Fight.

On board the Peacock they witnessed a sea
fight between whale and one Of his many ene-
mics. The sea was quite smooth, and offered
The best possible view Of The whole combat.
First at distance from The ship, whale was
seen foundering in a most extraordinary way,
Iashing the smooth sea into a perfect foam, and
endeavoring, apparently, 10 exiricate himself
from some annoyance. As he approached The
ship, The struggle continuing AID becoming
more violent it was perceived that fish, appa-
rently about twenty feet long, held him by The
Jaw, his contortions, spou'ng, and ,hroes all
belokening the agony Of the huge mons,er.---
The whale now threw himself at full length
from the water, with open mouth, his pursuer
sill hanging 10 the jaw, the blood issued from
the wound and dying The sea 10 distance a.
round; but all his founderings were of no avail;
his pertinacious enemy still maintained his hold
and was evidently getting The advantage Of
him. Much alarm seemed 10 be felt by the
many other whales around. These "killers,"
as they are e.called are OF brownish color on
the back, and white on The belly, with long
dorsal fin. Such was the turbulence with
which they passed; hat good view could moi
be had of them 10 make out more nearly the
description These fish attack whale in the
same way as dogs bait bull, and worry him
TO death. They are armed with strong sharp
'eeth and generally seize The whale by the low
er jaw. IL is said that the only part of them
they eat is the tongue. The "haers give seme
marvellous accounts ofihese Killers and OF their
immense strength; among them that they have
heen known TO drag whale away from several
boats which were towing II to tho ship.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-05-14
The Available Skillet.
A SKETCH OF WESTERN LIFE.

SKETCH OF WESTERN LIFE.
In the winter Of lS2-- business led me ,c
Journey in northwestern Missouri, then
sparsely settled and frontier country. Taverns
there were none, and their substitutes "s,ands
in the phrase Of the country, poor and far be-
tween | urged my weary horse forward. over
The broad prairie, covered with snow and mud
during several tedious hours, heading toward a
distant grove. and musng all The time The
timber once reached, may find lodging place
for The night; thought Ii soon did reach the
grove, and in il found single log cabin, sur
rounded by low fence rails, worm laid. The
cabin was enanted by young married woman
and her two children The husband was from
home.
As rode up 10 the door, The woman came
unhesatingly forward, and to my inquiry, "Can
be accommodated with entertainment for the
nigh,?" answered, reckon so. We never
turns anybody away whether friends or foes
they are all made comfortable at our house.
The strange traveller would find cold lodging
OH this road if we didn't keep hints so far
between the stands. He is gone forty miles 10
mill, but will be home TO morrow. will do
my best, SO you may as well come in"
thanked the kindhearted lady, and accepted her
invitation.
Truth prompts me to say; that, no,wilhs,an-
ding the settlers were then generally very poor
and very illiera,e and possessed of only few
comforts or even conveniences, more open
hearted, generously disposed, and less suspec-
ting people, never found. To me, Yankee
educated, such welcome to the fireside of pri-
vale families, as was everywhere given 10 a
perfect stranger, was unaccountabe.
This woman, TO the eye, was rather atrac-
tive for the country; and. by her mien, showed
,ha, she was or felt herself TO be, one of The
upper ten lhousand"-a fact soon found cor
roboraed. Her husband was a candidate for
sheriff
The rude, lcng pen, was the whole house,
parlor, bedroom, kitchen, pantry. all in one.
Having asked for supper, took my seat at a
respectful distance from the fire, with nothing
to divert my attention from the cooking opera.
tions, and very curious 10 see how place
of so little promise "could make me comfort
able"
The first motion toward my supper, was The
lady's bringing forth skillet, which was good
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-05-14
To the First Birds of Spring.

1e come, yc come, bright warbling things
And JOY is in your song,
Ye bear upon your dewy wings
The springs first breath along.
Ye herald in the happy morn,
That is the birth of flowers:
Ye tell that winters chlls have gone,
lis SHOWS and icy towers.
Ie hide the earth in its carpet weave,
In Natures malchless loom;
The warp for many grassy leaf,
The wool from fowrel's loom.
Ye bid The naked branches dress,
In all their proud array,
And all things don their ioveliness,
To welcome back The day.
Ye bid the icy feuers fall
From many prisoned rill;
And onward, joyful a, your call,
They gambol down The hill
All nature wakes from sleep; the cloud
Shades not the suns bright rays;
No more the sIorm-winds, bowling loud,
Disturb the zephyr's lay.
Pass on, pass on, 10 other land,
Ye birds Of merry note;
Sing there Of spring We starry band,
From every iuneful throat.
And gladden. every heart that hears
Your message from ADORE,
Pass on, dry up old winters tears,
Sweet harbngers of love.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-05-14

A CALIFORNIA FARMER.-A gentleman wri-
Ting from California TO the editor of the ST.
Louis Repeillc says his stock consists OF about
1000 head of oxen 100 horses aud mules, 5000
sheep. and as many hogs. They all pasture
themselves wiihou, difficulty in the rich pra-
res and bottoms of the Sacramento, and only
require to be attended. This is done by Indi-
ans of whom he employ, 400. Hi, annual crop
of wheat is about $4,000 bushels, with barley.
peas, beans, elc, in proportion.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-05-14

FINDING SToKE.----A chap from the bush,
was pa,rolling The streets of Boston, a short
time since, with sheet Of gingerbread under
his arm. and gazing at The signs. when one
which was labelled General Finding Store
attracted his attention. He entered. chewing
his gingerbread and after severe effort al
s"allosing. like hen eating dough. he ex-
claimed, Il swow! you must be darned lucky
chaps TO find all these here things.-.-l s'pose
you ainl found my umbreller nor nothing, are
you!"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-05-14
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HPDo their anxious mothers know they'fe
ou.l--. Married a, Poughkeepise. N. Y. on tho
l7lh ul,, Jacob Weaver. aged II years. 'n
Sarah Sherman, aged l2 years and 7 months
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-05-14

Education is better safeguard for liberty
than standing army.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-05-14

A personal young ,uOman sdreTses, in pro-
vincial paper, for service. She says. she is
we'll qualified 10 manage single gentleman.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30

FROM VERA Cruz. The Mobile papc,s
give few extra items by The Mississippl -
The Herald and Tribune says:
From Mr. Parrot, Ne learn that he me,
the news Of the capture Of Capt. Thornton
and commencement Of hosliliteS, at Gaud.
dalaxara. Upon inqniring at The post office
he learned that the Government had mn,
expressed the news Mr.. p. Immediately
employed trus'y person 70 carry despatch.
es containing all the particulars possible to
be obtained, 10, to Commodore Sloa,, lying
at MazallaE with his squadron. This ex-
press would reach Com. S. five DAYS in ad.
vance of all other communications. and
there can be no doubt that ere this our flag
is waving over the walls Of Maze,an as wei!
as Monterey in California. Our readers
may recoIlect that sometime since il was
announced that Capt. Fremont had been
ordered out Of California by the Mexican
authorities. When this news reached Com,
Sloat he Immediately dispatched the sloop
OF war Portsmouth 10 81, Francisco Bay 10
act as crcums tances might require. Bu,
little doubt exists at Mazatlan and among
the officers of the squadron, ihrl the British
Admiral has Instructions not 10 allow the
American squadron TO take possession Of
any Mexican ports on the Pacific. If thi,
superstition should prove correct, the neu
news from the Pacific will be of most high
ly exciting character as there cannot exist,
doubt that Com. Sloat will take possession
at all hazards. 1t is supposed that for some
time past Com S has had Instructions 10
seize all Mexican ports on that coast who,
ever he should receive reliable news of lhg
commencement Of hostlilies between the
two countries.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30
ANOTHER FIRE IN QUEBEC--FlF
TY LIVES LOST.

We are indebted to Mr. r. H. PERKINS
for an extra from the Toronto British ca
madam of Tuesday, containing the partic-
ulars of another awful fire in Quebec.
From the Quebec Gazette Extra of Saturday last.
Our unfortunate had almos, sa
6oomed--ci,y has been visited by another
conhagration. which, as regards the loss Of
life, exceeds by far the two awful vista.
tons OF last year.
Yesterday evening, about ten O'Clock, a
fire broke out in the building known as the
I"The atre Royal, ST. Louis" in the neigh
borhood Of the old Chateau. The Messrs
Harrison, from Canada West, had been ex-
hibiing during the week, in The above
place, their illuminated Diorana. At the
close of last evenings exhibition, when the
audience were about coming out, cam
paine lamp suspended from the ceiling is
said TO have fallen and ign,cd the curtain
in front of the stage. Instantly the place
was in blaze; and the theatre being crow
ded-in the rush which ensued to escape
from the flames, (the only mode Of egress
beng through a narrow passage), not less
than from FORTY-FlVE to FIFTY hu
man beings persisted. Forty.three of the
bodies have been go, out of the ruins, some
OF them awfully muiilated, others only
partially dIshgured, having apparently died
from suffocation. Provden,aliy a consd>
cradle number OF the audience had got out
before the alarm was given. otherwise the
loss would have been much greater. The
weather a the time was calm, there being
scarcely breath Of wind, through which
and the excrtions Of the military, the fire
companies and the police, the fire was
confined 10 the buildings in which it origin
ated
There is always danger at places Of pub
exhib ton when there are only few doors
Tor letting on, visitors. Many deplorable
accidents have occurred from this cause.
The most remarkable in America as
at Richmond Virginia, Dec. %. 1871
when 6OJ persons were present, of whom
~ persisted, among them the Governor Of
The State and the Mayor Of the city
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30
Melancholy Marine Disaster. II

Melancholy Marine Disaster. The
Schooner Sizer, light from Chicago IL RAJ
cine, on Friday afternoon last about four
O'clock, whec off this place. was struck by
aqua!l and instantly thrown upon her beam
cuds. Besides the crew she had eleven
passengers, comprising family of father,
mother, and eight children, and one aged
man. When tho accident occurred the
lrhc[ mother and five OF The children were
N the cabin, and were instantly overwhel-
med by the waters and drowned. The rest
of the lamly--two BOYS aged from II TO
Is and grl between those ages with the
other passenger and crew clung to the rig
gng.. The Captain, however, and some one
or two Of The crew launched themselves on a
detached part oil the wreck, and attempted to
make for the shore, some six or seven miles
distant. They were picked up, near shore
the next morning,by the schr. Knickcthock-
or, which proceeded to the wreck and found
fortunately, all who were left the night be.
fore still cInging there, but as may be sup
posed, nearly exhausted, the waves fire.
quently making a clean breach over them
The passengers who were saved and the
crew, were left here on Saturday by the
steamboat Madison. Which took lhem from
the Knickerbocko!. The IesseI-sGlI lays
in the lake, the heavy; foggy weather pre-
venting any attempt at oyerhauIng her,
The family, 20 great a share Of whom were
lost, were originally natives Of Wales, but
for several years past resided at Utica, New
York from whence they were seeking d
new home in the west, when Ibis melan-
choly accident overlook them.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30
MEDIATION.
From the London Standard.

The statement made in the London
Morning Herald, that ministers have deter
mined 10 offer the mediation of the British
Government 10 arrange the difficulties be.
tween the United States and Mexico, is
the most important news of the morning
ard has excited much interest.
The intention to render this meditation
was communicated 10 the diplomatic rep
resentatlves Of the two states Yesterday,
and the necessary powers will be forwar-
ded 10 Mr.. Pakenham, our minister al
Washington, by the Caledonia seame r.
which wil sail from Liverpool tomorrow
morning. Measures will also lie taken TO
have the proposition made TO the govern
ment of Mexico with the least possible de-
lay.
1t is almost unnecessary TO say that the
universal hope is, that the mediation shold
prove successful; for, independent of the
desire for speedy settlement on the com.
mon grounds of humanity, there is a great
apprehension felt that if hostilities were
protracted, the maritime states OF Europe
would run great risk Of being involved in
a quarrel.
Letters from The most respectable sour
IN England give credit 10 this article
We know that Mr.. Packenham has been
in expectation for instructions to make a
protfer of meditation, and that he has Civ.
en- this as reason for no, leaving Wash
ington for few days. We may add here,
that all the rumors of English interfere nee
by force in our war with Mexico, are
groundless. The British minister has de.
clared TO our government the determine.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30
MEXICAN AEEAIRS

Mr.. DiMoND, late consul at Vera Cruz,
who returned in the Mississippi, informs the
New Ofleans Picayune that Santa Anna is
daily expected at Vera Cruz. A plan for
a revolution had been published, upon which
| it was supposed that Santa Anna and the
Federalis.s would unite. Their success
Of acting together, was hardly considered
doubtful. Paroles is waiting fer the meet
ing Of Congress, whom il was supposed he
would ask leave to lake command Of 10, OO0
men, for the avowcd purpose of marching
to the Rio Grafsde, but really with the in
tention Of sustaining himself.
The departments are pronounc;ng against
Paroles in every direction. His demands
upon the churches have made him particu-
| larly unpopular.
| Mr. Dimond relates one or two circum-
stances which were particularly creditable
10 Gen. Bravo, who is in command of the
forces at Vera Cruz. Shortly after the
breaking out Of hostll;tes, council of war
was held, at which it was voted TO sieze the
American vessels then in port as prizes
But Gen. Bravo would not abide by this
| decision. He allowed several vessels TO
depart with heavy cargoes, because, as he
said, they had entered the port in good
! faith, and they should be allowed 10 depart
in good faith
When Mr. Dimond got on boa,d of the
Mexican vessels anchored under the guns
of the squadron, taken as prizes. Upon be-
ing told of the liberal conduct of Gen. Bla.
70, Capt Gregory released the vessels and
sent them into poltawith letter 10 General
Bravo, stating as reason for so doing, that
he~had allowed American vessels to depart
unmolested from Vera Cruz. Gen Bravo
sent an answer TO Capt. Gregory the next
dap und er flag of Truce. In this note,
which we have seen Gen. Bravo dscams
any title to praise for his conduct upon the
score ofmagnanimity, but modesily places
his actions upon the broad grounds of ma
tlonals law; and sanctiy of private property
belonging to innocent parties. In this con-
necton, too, we may menlloL that Mr.. Di-
mond received every attention and courte-
sy from Gen Bravo and the Collector Of
Vera Cruz, prior 10 his departure.
The Castle of San Juan d'Uloa is repre-
sented to be in the highest state of prepara>
ton. A water battery has been erected in
connection with the old fort, and they
mount between them, two hundred guns of
the largest calbye.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30

The CAUSE OF COMMERCIAL FREEDOM
The Courier Francis, which has always
been an vdvocate for the free trade, thus
in its sheet of the lst of June, comments
on the passing Of the second reading OF
the Corn Bill by the House Of Lords:
"The cause of the freedom Of trade is
gained in England; even The House oil
Lords, that nteres ed guardian of the old
system, has been obliged 10 go by the cur.
rent Of public opinion. If The other ma
tons follow the path traced by Great Bril-
,ain-if they enter boldly into The pros
porous road Of liberty-it may be said
then that, in a few years, the whole face
of the world will be changed. No more
wars arising out Of the imposition Of Gus
toms duiies-no more conflicts from fac
ticious nterests-no more outcries from
manufacturers-no more disorders in the
arena of production. Such are the great
promises OF commercial liberty, and these
are not vain promises. They are promises
guaranteed by knowledge, and by the con
viction Of a great nation. But it is impor-
tant that The people of the continent should
hasten to burst the chains by which industry
has been feltered under the feudal system.
Commercial liberty is progression which
cannot be TOO quickly adoped and follow.
ed up 10 realization"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30

THE TARIFF.-Tle bill for the modif-
cation of The tariff is under scussion in the
u. Of Reps. and the hope IS generally ex-
pressed that it will pass. 1t is doubtful we
think, SO mary appliances can be and are
brought 10 bear on such occasions that il
generally takes a stronger majority than that
measure can hope for, 10 secure its final
passage. For our own part, on reflection,
we feel Indifferent about il; it is but mod.
ifcatlon of an evil after all, and we have
doubts, whether 10 secure it would bring US
so near the grand result of unrestricted
trade, as we are with it. Let congress re-
fuse 10 interfere with the present restrictive
tariff. 1t merely awakens new energy
and new determination in the popular mind.
which in short time will burst forth in its
might and overwhelm all restrictions. The
people might be quiet for years under a
modified tariff, bu, our present law will soon
drive them to free trade. SO il has been in
England. The free traders have secured
more than they hoped for or expected in
the early stages of their agitation, because
their opponents having the power, refused
their just and proper demands until their
increased strength enabled them TO dictate
their own terms. If the proteclonists had
an eye beyond their pockets, they would see
theil tue policy. They would aid in, in.
stead of seeking to prevents mod fcation OF
the tariff. To modify it would secure a
molety Of plumber 10 them for years but
let them resist, and If successful we will
promise them free trade before long.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30

SHIP ON FIRE.-The Huguenot, Cap
tain Graves, from New Orleans TO Liver.
pool, put into the port Of Savannah on Sat
urday last in distress. She was struck by
lightning on Friday, off Marionela Reef.
The lightning struck the mainmast, passed
down into the hold, and Ignted the cotton
with which she was laden.
The fire was extinguished by the Savan
nah engines. A hole was cut in the deck
and fifty or sixty bales were taken out anc
thrown overheard. TIE damage cannot be
ascertained until she discharges cargo
She is a fine ship Of 1909 tons. Hel
decks are burnt nearly throughout, and nc
doubt many of her upper tImbers. ~ "a
vannah Georgian.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30
An extra Of me n. Y Sun brings us the

An extra Of the n. Z. Sun brings us the
intelligence that Van Amburg, celebrated
for his daring fea's in the cages of wild
beasts, wes kiledby tigress whilst exhib-
ting at Scituate, Rhode Island. 1t is said
that on the banter OF I young lady, Van Am
burg attempted 10 take some meat from The
tigress, which she was devouring, when she
sprang upon and killed him. 1t occasioned
great CONSERVATION. Muskets were pro-
cured and the tgress shot, while yet she
stood over the prostrate body of her keeper.
For our part we doubt the whole story.
P. S.-Later dates show it all hoax, as
we expected.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30

1t will be seen that Great Britain hn, Of
icred her qpcdiatisa between the United
States and Mexico in their difficulties. Ii
is TO be hoped the mediation will be acccp-
ted, rs We think it will lead 10 the immedi-
ate closing of the war. or course Great
Bytais will noLadvise, that hostilties should
terminate without full and complete set
tement.sn N part Of Mexico ofall our diff.
c!lics and just claims. And not simply on
paper, but substantially and satisfactorily,
Promises Gom Mexico, are about on a par
with broken bank promises. They are
promises, and nothing else; we have had
enough and want 10 more Of Them; and
= Great Britain viii doubtless have sense-e
nqpgh TO know The fact. Let our just de-
mands be paid in land or money, our boun.
darics we'll Defined tho peace declared and
We can hope II will forever remain unbro.
ken.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30

PUBLIC LANDs.-The nett proceeds of
the sales of public lands for the las, fiscal
year were 'S3,077, 022-or about one
million, five hundred and sixty .sevcn thou
sand, seven hundred and sixty seven acres
and from the first sales in 1887, up TO the
end or last iscai year, Sis, 607 1876.
The average annual sales have been be-
low two millions of acres. According to
the last report to Congress, the quantity OF
land now subject to entry is one hundred
and thiriy'three millions of acres 10 which
the Indian lille has been exiinguished-be.
ing an aggregate of two hundred and for
y two millions of acres, and requiring u
century and quarter 10 complete The sales
al the rate they have progressed hereto
lore, without including any of the unso.d
lands OF Texrs and Oregon, or Of the vast
region besides 10 which the Indian title is
not yet exlinguished. In ten years, more
than million of people have moved from
The shores Of the Hudson, the Connect.
cut, the Delaware, and our own eastern
and western shores. or the still rnoIe dis
iant lands of Rngland. Ireland and Ger.
many, 10 settle on the plains Of the west.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-06-30

ceive with more integrity Of purpose, than
ony other appointing power. We have
seen the electors Of districts, in the midst
Of political party excitement, elect judges
differing from them on political questions;
and | believe no instance has yet occur
red OF the election Of judge in our state
upon mere party questions.
Upon the whole, after a careful obser
va.ion Of the operation Of our system,
give it as my decided opinion, tina, the ex.
pertinent OF eIecting judges by the direc'
votes of The people, has proved cmnently
successful in our sta lie.
81 am, very respectfully,
81. A. QUITMAN.