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PEOPLES LINE OF STEAM
BOATS FOR ALBANY.

DVh y Oh hLDAIN
From the foot of Courtandt street, New York.
III o'clock, p. m.--Landing at intermediate
places.
a scHSn The steamboat Rochester, Capt A.
Hitchcock, will leave on Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday af-
tcrnoons, at 5 o'clock. 4
The steamboat Columbia, Capt w. w. Tup-
per, will leave on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
day afternoons, at s o'clock.
All persons are forbid trusting any Of the
boats Of this Line without written order from the
captains agents.
For passage freight apply on board the boats,
or to P. Q. Shultz, at the Office on the wharf
may 10 If
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CHEAP BOOKS

CHEAP BOOKS. -
A VARIETY OF SECONDHAND BOOKS
II for sale on very low terms, at the Fountain
Bookstore, near the Railroad Depot.
may lS If
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HOURS OF DEPARTURE Of the passenger
Ill trains on the Main Stem and Washington
Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, LIST
May, lS47.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
The Present Tariff.

So long as the presen, tariff remains undis
iurbed, the prices of provisions must remain
high.-NashUiHe Union.
The above is from pet organ OF Mr.. Polk
in Tennessee Since It's editor penned the par
agraph Flour has fallen nearly -Four Dollars
barrel, Corn fifty cents! With these evidences
of fucluaton in the prices of Provisions, we
canno, be convert 10 the theory of the Union.
The fact is, we are now about 10 experience
the full effects of the blessings and benefits"
of Free Trade and low wages. Gaunt Famine
in Europe has put off for season the hour when
the effects must be developed. Now the per-
son who would desire return of the late high
prices of provisions must anxiousy anlici pate
the news of bad harvests in England another
pota,oe rot in Ireland, short crops on the cont-
nen, and misery everywhere. Is Mr.. Folks
Tariff to be prosperous only when other coun-
tries are calling upon US TO save them from star
walton !? Are we TO speculate and grow rich
upon The want and misery of our fellow crea.
lures. To wha, strange shifts is Locofocosm
reduced in the support of its most repugnanl
ni-proec,ve policy.--Americon' Gasette.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
New Gambling Law.

The law for the suppression Of gambling
went into operation on the Isl instant, the pro-
visions of which, if effectually carried out. it is
anticipated will put an end 10 all gambling in
Pennsylvania. BY this law, keepers Of gamb-
ling apartments are liable to fine of from $50
to $500. Persons engaged in gambling as
means of living, or found with gambling imple-
menis, may be imprisoned in the penilenliary
from one TO five years, and required TO pay a
fine of $500 Any one inviting or persuading
another to visi, place used for gambling pur.
poses, shall. upon conviction, be held resron.
sble for the money or property lost by such
persuallOn or invitation, and fined from $50 to
$500. 1t is made the duty of all sheriffs, con-
stables, and prosecuting attorneys. 10 inform
upon and prosecute offenders against the acl,
under penalty of $50 To $500. All suspect.
ed places may be broken open with impuniry
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
The NetlIe.

The Neule is generally considered by far
mers and gardeners as useless and trouble
some weed; bu, it needs little argumen, TO prove
that The most common gifts Of Providence are
often the most useful 10 mankind. The COM
mon singing nelile is one OF The best medicines
which is produced in the vegetable kingdom,
and lis medicinal qualities ought TO be more
generally known and appreciated. In The form
OF simple weak infusion, taken in The quanti-
~ Of pint day, ii acts an alternative and
deobsruen, in impurities Of The blood. A strong
decoc,ion taken in The same quantity proves an
admirable strengthened in general or partial re-
taxation. Applied as fomenlion or poutice,
i, relieves swellings and aba,es inhammaiions,
and the expressed juice, taken in spoonfuls as
the exigency of The case may require. in inter-
nal bleedings, is the most powerful slyp,ic
known. We may add that its leaves, when
boiled, are converted into a tender, healthy and
nourshng aliment, grateful TO the palate. And
YET there are few plants whose appearance is
viewed by the farmer with more disgust than
the singing nellie.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22

arrangements is he efec, Of her good manage
men,"
You surprise mel" exclaimed Philip; nay,
,Irely you Jest To confess the, truth. have,
~ order 10 dircover her sentiments, sometimes
limited al The desitableness of The useful being
;dded 10 The ornamental in a woman's educa,
non but she has so constantly shrunk from the
subject, lha, feared she was totally opposed
TO my views"
"Ah!" said |, that is Eens weak point
hut come with me TO morrow, aud pay her a
mornsg visit, promise you shall see her in all
her glory.
Accordingly, The mex, day We went together !;
and desired the servants who showed US into
The patlor, not TO say lha, ] had any one with
me, but just 10 tell my cousin wished 10 speak
10 her, and was in haste La Two minutes down
lshe came, The very picture Of health and good
hun,or.
My dear cousin :" she said, no, percei,ng
Philip, you are priviledsed person, Tor you
know | am invisible TO company at this hour )
VIA, can you want! is il pattern, or have
you come to help me TO toss up The beds and
sweep The rooms !"
Al this moment her eye rested on The figure
Of Philip reflected in the looking glass: but,
finding herself fairly caught, she had TOO much
selfrespect TO belray any confusion. Grace
fully spologizng for her dishabie which by
'he bye was most becoming. she entered
easily into conversation, and thus completed
her conquest of the heart of poor Philip.
Six months after This incident, Philip and
Ellen pronounced their vows at Iiymen shrine,
and never heard that either Of them had found
cause 10 repent
Now, lie, young ladies' be sure that Philip is
not alone in dislike TO fine lady wives; il Is a
feeling shared by The great number of his sex
Indeed, by all the sensible portion. As long
as girIs study only 10 excel in the lighter ac-
quiremenis OF female education, negIecing, nay,
despising, the useful and essential lei them not
wonder al The large portion of young men re-
manning unmarried How can man with any
forehought but shrink at connecting himself
with a woman who is ignorant of the common
est duties of wife and mistress Blind in
deed must love have rendered him who would
take 10 his bosom being, whose chief recon-
mendalions are, that she can play and sing,
dance the polka, and entertain company; and
this is The gross amour, of requisites many can
didates for matrimonial honOrs command. Such
accomplishments are duly appreciated in ball
room OF at an evening party, but they are not
for every day wear. Men will choose such la
dies for partners in quadrilie, but moi for wives.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
MEXICAN NEWS.

BY the steamer Alabama, The Plcayune has
drec. advices from the ciiy of Mexico To The
morning of The 29h ult-, and Puebla 10 the Both
Gen Scott still remained at Puebla, awaiting
the reinforc ements on the road under Generals
Cadwalader and Pillow
The news from the capital was indefinite
General Scott states that he had informed the
Mexican Government that Mr. Tlist was with
him, and authorized 10 ener into negotiations
of peace Santa Anna has vainIy endeavored
TO procure quorum Of the members Of Con,
gress TO consider Gen. Scouts communication
1t is supposed that Gen. Scott will have To
march into Mexico 10 secure peace. The CEN
sorship of the Press prevents the know ledge Of
wha, measures Of defence are contemplated
Santa Anna was TO leave in three dsys from the
3O,h It's stated that every avenue TO the CRY
is fortified, bu. the success of The Americans
as nel doubled. Gen. Pillow, it is said, hal
been compelled TO contest the road with suerE
la parties until beyond Cerro Gordo. They
took advantage of every defle to arrest his pro-
gress. His loss is SAID 10 have been
Fhe government OF Pueba has been entrusted
TO Col. Belton, of the Sd Aruery. General
Alvarez was at Alixco on the l4'h of June,
with 800 cavalry.
uc - 1sI vi ueOft says lIlSie are
lhres msn,hs ProvIsieas for the troops in the
city, and riiar The fields around supply the ne
cessary forage.
a Mexican had been detected by his coun-
trymen, while on his way from The capital To-
Puebla with drawings of The diaeren, forIifca-
tions around the capital. He was tried and
condemned TO die, but escaped. The Mex
cans used every means to induce our men to
desert and then used them shamefully.
4 parry Of eight Americans, not connected
with The army, left Puebla for hacienda on
the road 10 Mexico to purchase mules, encouB-
tered party of lancers, and could not escape,
and was forced TO igh, Them All The Ameri-
cans were wounded, aud it is supposed one.
was killed. Five are believed to have been
taken prisoners.
letter from Mexico TO the American Star.
says the American prisoners were at liberty,
and no one troubles them. Fhe writer sees
Major Gaines daily. The decree ordering The
Americans away had no, been extended 10 rhem.
Il is believed that they are incarcera'ed a, San
iiago. Majors Gaines and Borand may be az
liberty, but doubtful as TO The rest.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
Age of Animals.

bear rarely exceeds 20 years dog lives
90 years; a wolf 90; fox l6. Lions are
are long lived Pompy lived to The age of 70.
The average of cats is 5 years, squirrel or
hare or years rabbits z. Elephants have
been known 10 live TO the age of 400 years
When Alexander the Great had conquered
Phorus, king of India, he took grea, elephant,
which had fought valiantly for The king and
naming him Ajax, dedicated him 10 The Sun,
and lie, him 60 with this inscription, Alexander
the sun OF Jupiter has dedicated Ajax 10 the
Sun" He was found with this inscription
$50 years afterwards. Pigs have been known
10 live 10 the age of 30 years. The rhinoceros
10 90. A horse has been known TO live TO the
age OF 65, but averages 25 to 80. Camels some
times live TO the age Of 100. Stays are long
lived Sheep seldom exceed the age of TO-
Cows live about ! 5 years. Cuvier thinks it
probable that whales sometimes lives 1000
wears. Mr. Mslleron has The skeleton of a
swan lha, attained The aye of 200. Pelcans
are long lived tortoise has been known 10
live 10 the grea; age of f07.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
American Fashions in Mexico.

By the following letter from the New Or
leans Delta, dated Tampico, June 6, it will be
seen that the fine arts are easily adopted in Mex
leo:
"Is it not astonishing! A few days ago a
number of American ladies arrived in this city
from New Orleans dressed, of course, in accor-
dance with the latest fashon-and, as common,
certain fictitious enlargemenls of proportion
beautifed their persons. This afternoon, while
several Mexican senorltas were passing, OBJ
served two dressed in American costume, and
judging from appearance, had donned as robus,
buslle as was ever lugged about by an Amer
lean BELLE AS these were the first have seen
worn by Mexicans, il was certainly amusing to
see them slru, through the streets, as proud OF
their bag of bran as mother is of her only
child. Surely, the Mexican ladies are becom-
ing enlightened"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22

The Albany Statesman of Saturday says "On
Change yesterday morning Western farmer, who
had been tempted beyond the safe and quiet con-
fines of his board and productive acres into the
uncertain whirlpool of the grain market, offered
for sale lot Of 5000 bushels of handsome West
ern fiat corn. During the rule of the high prices
of May and June he purchased this property at
a SO cents per bushel. Now he asked but Sd 55
cents, and was oGered, as the very highest figure,
SO a So cents AT this he probably sold, and if
SO, lost in the decline Of price, independent Of all
the other expenses oftravelng, freight, &c. 80
40 cents per bushel. At one time, not long since,
the same kind of corn sold readily at s l2 cts.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
Arrival of the Steamer Britannia.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

Decline in observation-disclosures IN Cotton
Further Improvement an the Money Market
The steamship Britannia arrived at Boston
at eight o'clock on Saturday morning. She
left Liverpool on the 4th instant, and brings
sixteen days later intelligence from England.
Liverpool, July "A signal depression has
taken place in the Corn market since the de-
pariure Of The last steamer, attributable TO many
causes, but paliculrarly to the fine weather and
the growing sieadiness Of the Money market.
Prices have become unprecedenlsdiy low
An unusual gloom is every where felt al The
closing Of our market.
Yesterday Afternoon. the best Western Canal
brands would mol fetch more than 34s. cd
but the transactions were generally of a retail
character. aud did moi indicate the slightest
speculative disposition. Larger quantities were
sold a, 34s per bbl but that Is a p'ics shica
could no, be realized for any considerable 9parr
,ity.
To-day Richmond aud Alexandra are quo
ted a. 33s. per barrel Philadelphia and Bar
more, 32s New Orleans and Ohio 3ls.; u.
S. and Canada -four ass. 29s. per bbl. Indian
Corn has likewise suffered material depres-
sion. and cannot be quoted higher than AS. Cd.
to 45s per quarter. Inferior kinds range from
32s. upwards. Indian Meal stands al 20s. TO.
2ls. per Dbl. Of l96 lbs.
Ihe rumors Of the pota,oe disease are ex>
ceedlngly conflicting and not reliable, and Iha
growing crops are in state Of forwardness.-
ne weather could scarcely be more favoab!e
than it is.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
Cooper and Irwin.

The Locofocos have been feliciating them
selves with the belief that the friends OF Cooper
and Irwin were at loggerheads, and that per
consequence, the former would oppose Gen.
Twins election or al least remain lukewarm IN
the contest. But they reckon to no purpose.
Mr. Cooper himself-than whom there is not
a more gaIlan, Whig in the commonwealth
has come out warmly in support of the Wing
nominee. If there is any difference between
the friends of the two men it is as TO who shall
do the most for the success of our glorious
cause We learn from the Star, that "lhe lar
gest Borough Meeting its editor recollects OF
having ever seen assembled together" vas held
at Gettysburg on Thursday evening last. Ii
was addressed by the Hon. James Cooper, who
is reported 10 have said in the course of his re-
marks -
"Our Candidates were honest, faithful, and
we'll tried Wings. Gen. Irwin our candidate
for Governor had The evidence OF whole life
TO offer in proof of the soundness and fidelity
of his principles as Whig and of his integrity
as a man and citizen. He had always been
consistent and Jealous advocate of those mea-
sures of policy which comprise the practical
creed of The Whig party, and which were alike
essential to the prosperity Of the country and the
integrity of its constitution His opponent, Mr.
Skunk, was The advocate of measures antago-
mist 10 his and adverse, as he Mr.. Cooper be-
leved, to all the leading interests of the coun-
try.
Such expressions are highly honorable TO
Mr. Cooper and serve TO show certain OF the
Locofocos the baselessness of the hopes which
they have founded on pretended discomfort oil
that gentleman and his friends with the nomi-
nation of Gen Irwin. The meeting also adopt
ed the following resolution -
Resolved, That we, the neighbors and per-
sonal friends of the Hon. James Cooper, cord-
ally respond to the nomination of Gen. James
Irwin for The office of Governor of the Common
wealth Of Pennsylvania and pledge ourselves
10 our Whig brethren throughout The State 10
use every honorable effor. in our power TO Sc
cure his election.
Resolved, Tha. we, in like manner cheerful
ly respond to the nomination Of Joseph w. Pat
ton, the Wing nominee for the Office of Canal
Commissioner, and pledge ourselves TO give him
Jealous and cordial support
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
The Force Of Gen. Scott.

The New Orleans Times gives the following
statement as TO the force under the command
of General Scott, or on the way TO Join him
Gen. Scott, as near as we can ascertain from
our inquiries. had with him when he joined Gen
Worth, al Puebla:
About 7OC0 men,
He was subsequently, joined by Col.
Childs, with The garrison of JaIapa,
about 400
Gen. Cadwalader's column is 400
Gen. Pillow has with him 1900
Gen Pierce was 10 leave Vera Cruz on
the 9th and 7th, with large train.
and will have force Of $500
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
Who are the FederaIistss 2

The Loco-foce Stale Central Committee de-
vote very learned article Of some length 10
the discussion Of this question. Of course il is
labor LOST. They are too logical to arrive al
any thing practical. IL instead of racking their
brains they had turned their eyes to the Office
holders of The country, they could soon have
found them. Show us loco-foco high in Of
fce a Secretary of State, Chief Justice of
the Unl,ed States, or Foreign Ambassador
and we will show Them FcdeIelis, Norris
topn Hnrqld.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
New Hampshire.

The special election for members Of Con-
Hampshire. where no choice was effected at
The last trial, has resulted in glorious triumph
Of the Wings. In the third district, Mr.. Tuck,
the whig candidate, has majority Of 1000;
and The other Gen. James Wilson, the ceIe5ra-
ted whig orator of 1910, has majority Of 800
Bo'h districts were represented in the last Con
gress by locofocos. Well done, (reemen Of the
old Granite State =
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
14,lOO
Making together,

So that, when he shall be Joined by The re-
Inducements that have actually left Vera Cruz,
his force will be about Id 900 men, from wh!ch.
after making the usual deduction for The sick
lis, and other contingencies. there will still re-
main sufficient effective force for him to make
a forward movement. We take it for granted
that the reinforcemenis will all succeed in Join
ing him, for even if The enemy succeeds in
checking the advanced column, those in the
rear will be coming up, and when united, they
will certainly be able TO force their way through
any force the enemy can oppose to them.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
Mercantile Fraud.

A merchant of Newark. NJ j., last week
found tha, he had been shamefulIy treated in
the purchase Of lot of half boxes of teas pur-
chased in New York, chop marked Oneida No.
10 Upon examining the boxes, he found that
ten Of them had ingenionsly concealed within
them large piece of clay, nicely wrapped in
Chinese paper, each piece with he paper weigh
ing sixteen pounds. His loss upon The whole
is more than $50.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
Relieving more than was Required.

A correspondent of Inc New York Spirit OF
ihe Times says, during recent trip, We had
among the passengers some who were perfect
ly orthodox in their belief in The Bible, others
who were rather heierodox. An argument
arose the advocate of The doub,ers, among
other questions, asked the other if he could cred
i, the Jonah and Whale story. He answered
that he did. and appealing to the Captain OF
The boat. asked him if he did not.
"Mosl certainly | do." he replied, and
" hen be landed Jonah on that Island, The whale
showed oal bis tongue for gangwsy plank"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22

The fluctuations are enormous, and, from the
present appearance of the crops, the prices in the
last column will be altered for the worse before
navigation closes.--Eapress
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
RreSSsfUfss.

The annexed table exhibits the change which
has taken place in the price of breadsuffs at New
York within the last month
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22
Galvanized Iron.

The editor Of the N Y. Tribune has recent.
Iy been making some iuquiIy in relation to The
cost oil Galvanized Iron, and has taken the pains
to learn at what tate IL Is afforded |! appears
the price is only about half that of copper, while
IN durability and freedom from corrosion, it is
lar superior. II is manufactured under three
patents, but there is no monopoly in the use OF
H..
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-07-22

II is estimated that there are now 1000 Wis.,
lieTs at Saratoga Springs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-01
The Fine Artss

PoRTRArr OF EI-MAYoR MicxLE.-We noticed, yes
terday, in lookingglass and pcture-frame store In
Broadway Leonard street. the portrait Of Andrew
II. Mickls, Esq, the Ex-Mayor executed in the first
style Of the art and certainly H. without exception
Of the best ikenesses have seen for many day
The drawing Is perfect, and the coloring is true
nature In fact Is what may call living
bance Of Mr. Mickle This picture is executed by MIR
Edward Moony, under the direction Of the Common
Council to be placed in the Governors ROOM In the
City Hall
Powers GREEK SLAvE.-We are happy in being able
say that this spend id work of art receiving the at
tenton it deserves and that pronounced BY every
person who sees It master piece Of stataary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-01
SING SING BAZAAR, General ..,,ews Agency, +,
August 3lst, i547.
Affairs in Sing Sing.
by the Herald of this morning that you have the

see BY the Herald of this morning that you have the
particulars OF the late murder thought you would like
70 nave some more information from this quarter.
beautiful race came of this morning convict, of
tne name Of Williams, took advantage Of Mr. Rus
sen carriage (whe he at the PRISON. to drive OF
suu the way he drove was caution to all the Jehus
that traverse Broadway. He came to the village under
Iu Jump not knowing the direct way out OF town; he
was nred upon by the guards and received wound 10
the heshy part of his arm (nothing serious however
After running up Main street. he turned down the post
road towards the city. Mr. T. Ryder (vho, oy the by
Keeps good hotel In this place) jumped into wagon
That was standing at the door and pursued NM hhdns
that he followed he sheered on down Broad Avenue
when the wagon into gully on the side OF the road
He was thrown out, and finally secured BY Mr. Ryder ;
the wagon was dashed to pieces.
Mr. Russell is one of the co-partne Of the Union File
Works. established in this place. aud also connected with the
Prsoa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-01

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. s. M. Kline, a
young man Of this city, aged about Is years, left
some two weeks since to visit his parents at
Shippenport, N. J. After spending ten days
with his friends and companions, he left for
home by way Of Branchville, visiting his numer-
Gus friends and scquantances. While there. a
fishing party was got up of which he. was the
principal, AMI in attempting TO SWIM the river,
failed when about ~ feet from the opposite shore,
and having no assistance nearer than where he
started from, sonk before they reached him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-01

PACKETS FOR EURoPE.-Three packets sail
this morning for Europe. The splendid ship
Columbia, Capt. Fowler. for Liverpool; the
Utica, Capt. Swan, for Havre; and the Gladia-
tor, Capt. Bunting, for London, all 90 out full of
freight-well provisioned and we'll commanded.