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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
c. W. DEWITT.
HENRY DEWITT,
ID. w. HAGERTY.
MANSION HOUSE.
Mrs. Margaret Eagles


Begs leave respectfully TO inform her old friends
and The public generally iha, she has aken the
above establishment. which has been, and is
now being, fued up upon the most approved
plan, for the accommodation Of strangers and
travellers.
The long experience which she has had in
the business Of keeping hotel or public house,
in connection with The favorable location and
commodiousness OF the Mansion House, she
hupes will afford sufficient guarantee 10 Sc.
cure liberal patronage. Persons visiting town
on business or pleasure excursions, will find a
comfortable. Convenient and quie, home. Ju-
rors and others attending Court are invited to
call, and satisfy themselves. Strangers from
rhe city, or elsewhere, who contemplate spend
ing some lime in the beautiful and retired viii
lage Of Srroudsburg, will do well by making the
above house heir home during their stay here !;
in short, all are Invited to call.
Transient and steady boarders, by The day
or week, accommodated upon be most reason
able Terms.
Siroadsburg. April |, 1877
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
1t is Written

III the Book of Mature and Common Sense. that
the natural vegetable productions OF every country
are, if properly applied are amply sufficient for
the cure OF every malady incident 10 each peculiar
climate.
Vrfght's Indian Vegetable PWs,
ofthe North American College of Health, are COM
posed Of plants which grow spontaneously on our
own soil. and are therefore better adapted to our
constitutions than medicines concocted from for
eign Drugs, however well they may be compound
ed and as they are founded upon the principle that
the human body IS in truth
Subject to 5M One Disease,
viz corrupt humors and that said medicine cures
this disease
Natural Principles
by cleansing and purifying the body; twill be man.
iest, that if the constitution be not entirely ex-
hausted-a perseverance in their use, according
to directions, is absolutely certain to drive disease
of every name from the body
When we wish to restore a swamp or morass to
fertility, we drain it ofthe superabundant waters ;
in like manner if we wish to restore the body to
health. we must cleanse it of impurity.
WrIqht's Indian Vegetable Pills
will he found orc of the best, if not the uery best
medicine IN the aso,ld for carrying out this
Grand Purifying Principle,
because they expe from the body all morbid and
corrupt humors, the cause of disease, in an easy
and natural manner and while they every day
Gre Ease and Pleasure,
disease of every name is rapidly driven from the
body.
The following Agencies have been established
for the sale of Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills. in
MONROE COUNTY.
George III Miller, Stroudsburg
John Lander, Craig's Meadows
Bell & Brothers, Experiment Mills
Henry Kintz, Bartonsvle
4 S Edinger, Tannersville
Joseph Keller & Son, Kellersvilie
Charles Saylor, Say lorsburg
Brodhead & Brother, Dutotsburg
William Drake, Snydersville
Be,care Of Countertets.-The public are eau
toned against the many spurious medicines which
in order to deceive. are called by names similar
to Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills
Offices devoted exclusively to the sale of W'7ghts
Indian Vegetable Pills, wholesale and retail, 1859
Race street, Philadelphia; 298 Greenwich street,
New York and 1913 fremont street, Boston.
February Is, 1947.---ly
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
April |. 1916 enwld
APPEALS.

Notice is hereby given, that the Commits
sioners Of Monroe County will hold the Ap.
peals for the year e47. a, the following places,
for he purpose Of hearing persons who may
apply for redress. Appeals 10 be held between
NJ, on each day, 10 wiz:
For Hamilton township. at the house Of Ja-
cob Long, in said township, on Monday The
18Th day Of April next
For Ross and Polk townships, at The house
OF Jacob Kresge. in Polk township, on Tuesday
The goth day of April pexi
For Chesnulhlll and Toby hanna townships.
al the house OF John Merwine. in ChesnuthiIl
township, on Wednesday the 2lsi day OF April
next.
For Pocono, jackson aud Coolbaugh town
como township, on Thursday the 22nd day Of
April next
For Stroud and Piice townships, a, the
Court House, IN he Borough of Siroudsburg,
on Friday the 23d day of April next,
For Middle Ssnl,h6eld and Smiihfield town.
ships, at ihe house of John c. Bush, in Smith
field township, on Saturday The Gath day Of
April nexl.
The owners al Uosea,ed Lauds will then
and there have an opportunity of appealing
FROM any excessive valuation on their lands
JOHN KERN.
MELCIIOlR DREHER,
HENRY WEISS,
Commissioners
Ofise. S'ronds-
burg, March 25, lsi7.--3t.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
A Friend to all Nations,
WAR OR NO WAR /!
NEW LINE.

The accommodation line of Stages between
Stroudsburg and Eason, will leave The house of
j. J. Poslens. Washington HoleI,) in Slrouds-
burg. on Monday, "Wednesday and Friday of ev.
cry week, al z o'clock. A. M. and arrive at Eas-
Ton at O'clock p NJ, in time for dinner; re.
turning on he following day, leaving D. Con-
nor's American Hotel, on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday al o'clock, A. NJ and arriving al
Siroudsburg al o'clock, same day.
The subscribers beg leave to inform the pub
lie, that they have united in carrying on The
above line of stages and that they are now able
TO carry passengers in as comfortable and con
venien' style, as any other route in the coun-
iy. Fare through S 25.
ROBERT c. SLEATH,
j. J. POSTENS.
March 25, lS47.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
CHEAPEST IN THE WORLD!
Steam Refined Sugar Candies

ls IL Gents per pound, Wholesale.
J. J. RICHARDSON, No 43 Market street,
Philadelphia, takes pleasure in informing The
public. that he sui! continues 10 sell his very
SUPERIOR STEAM REFINED CANDY al the low
price OF $3.50 per 100 pounds and the quail
~ Is equal 10 any in the United States.
He also offers all kinds Of good. in the Con.
dictionary and Fruit line at corresponding To-"
prices, as quick sales aud small profits are The
order of the day.
Call or send your orders, and you cannot fail
10 he satisfied. Dona fnreet the number. ~
MARKET STREET. PHILADELPHIA.
J j. RICHARDSON.
August p, 1916.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
March ooh, lS47.

We find The following interesting incidents in
the Newark Advertiser - Col Hardin, before
being killed at Buena Vista, captured flag
from The enemy, which. with his horse. he re-
his wife.
Among the prisoners taken were two desert,
ers from our ranks. Gen. Taylor ordered ,ha,
they be drummed beyond The lines with The
Rosue's March, they being only fit for Santa
Anna, no, worth the powder 10 shoot them
Oar soldiers shared their biscuit and wafer
with The wounded Mexicans.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
Noac Publishing in the CRY Of Philadelphia,
SCOTT'S WEEKLY PAPER

A large size Family Newspaper, Neutral in Pol
itics and Religion, and devoted to Literature, Truth
News, the Arts, Sciences, Health, Temperance,
Morality, Amusements, Mechanics, Education, the
Farmer, Markets, &c. Subscription price,
Only One Dollar a Year,
Single Copy,-75 cents in clubs of Eight, and less
over that number.
Great inducements tosubscrtbe to " SCOTS Weekly
Paper"
Ia order to accommodate all who wish really
frs; Iate weekly news and miscellaneous reading
journal, the publisher of" SCOTS Weekly Paper"
has fixed, as the basis for clubbing, &c. for the
future, the following Unprecedented low
TERMS PER YEAR.
One copy, 6 Thirty -four copies, $50
Eigh, copies, So Forty-two copies, $50
Fourteen copies, SO Fifty copies, $35
Twenty copies, $15 Seventyive copies, $50
Twenty sevencopies $40 A hundred and fifty cop
les, 500.
GF The money, in every instance, to accompa-
ny the order All letters must be addressed, post
paid (or the money forwarded through the Post
master) to A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No. lis Chesnut street, Philadelphia.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
RAIL ROAD MEETING.

There will be meeting held a, The Court
House in Stroudsburg, on Saturday, the 24h
I, Just, 10 take into consideration and adopi mea-
sures relative 10 the extension OF tho Morris e.
Essex Rail Road 10 The Water Gap. and from
hence 10 the Lackawanna coal leds, agreeable
10 'he charter made and provided for The same.
A general attendance is requested of The IN.
'erested citizens Of Pennsy yl,ana aud N. Jersey.
April Is, l617
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15

END OF ANTI-RENTIsM.---The tenants on
the Van Rensselaer, manor lands, are purchas-
ins the lille TO the property they occupy a, 50
per acre. Thus the lessees are, in their own
.Iulet way seiling The anti rent question with
Euui further excitement, by purchasing the land
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
VALUABLE PROPERTY AT
PRIVATE SALE.

The subscriber offers a. private sale, his
Dwelling House and Lot, situate on Susan ST. in
the Borough OF S'roudsburg. The Ion is SO feet
front and extends back about 10 feet 10 pri-
sale alley, on which is erected good frame
stable, by s feet. The dwelling is stories
high with an excelen, kitchen attached there
10. There is also on said lol frame shop, and
other out buildings, all composed of good ma
lerials-handsomel situated, and well calcu-
lated for The mechanic. specuIalor. or man of
leisure
For terms, &c. apply 10 s. N. THOMPSON,
Suoudsburg. or of the subscriber,
Wm. A. LAMB, Eas,on, Pa.
January Z, l647.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
200 MEN WANTED.

Wanted at the Monroe aud Pocono Tanner
les, 200 good axe men for chopplng timber and
peelng bark. to commence about The 5.h OF
2Oth OF April, Tor sooner if the season will adj
nit OF t,) and 10 continue throughout the bark
peeling season. Wages rs cents per day aud
board found. Each man must come provided
with an axe.
r. T. DOWNING & Co.
Tannersville, Feb. 25, ls47
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15

IS, sst TCDEHstfy ScSsAOAAss AS4ds Osa
The Public Buildings.
To the Honorable the Judges Of the Courts Of
Monroe County:
The Grand Jury respectfully report, That in
pursuance of a request from he Couf, IN rea-
rIon to increasing the CotIt-room. and erecting
new building for the different Comfy offices,
fire proof. Tha, after consultation and inter
change of sentiment, we have come 10 me con-
cluslun iha, il is necessary that the Courtroom
should be enlarged by taking down the paril.
ion between the Courtroom and present Off
ces, and new building erected for The County
Offices HENRY SMITH. Foreman.
And now, February "a, is47, Report read
and filed. and The Court order he same to be
published in the newspapers of The county.
From the Record.
]. 81. STROUD, Clerk
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
Attention 4th COMPANY.

he enrolled Militia of The Alb Company
'fh Regiment, will meet for parade al The
'ublic house Of j. j. Posiens, in Strondsburg
N Monsy he Sd day of May next. al | o'clock
,. ~. fully equipped according 10 law.
By order of
WM. r. HALLOCK.
Cqpfain.
APfil Is, 1917.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
AGENT WANTED
FOR THIS COUNTY

The business will 10 be procure Subscribers
for, und sell. when published, l,rge. new,
splendid township Map Of the S.fATE OF
pennsylvania. The qualifications re-
qured are a small capital Of SlOo. so5riety, in
tegrity, industry, energy and actipe business tai
ents. Information OF the terms of The agency
(Which are iberal) will be given on application,
POSTAGE PAID, to
ALEXANDER HARRISON,
Supersntending Agent.
S l-2 South TN street, phiadelpha
September IL 1916.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
c A LII A N D SE E .
GEORGE TT 1FTTTFD


Has just received al his Store. ia llle Bor-
oueh OF SiroudsbuFg, opposite the public houso
Of Jacob knecht, general assorrmen, O!
Fall and Winter Goods,
Consisting in part of Black, Blue. Black, and
Blue Cloths; Plain and Fancy Cassitneres; Sat
ine,ts, Cashmeres, MouselIne de Laine Robes,
and Piece Goods; Mernos, AIpaccas, Faramat-
Ia cloths; Shawls and HandkeTchicfs Of ,ati-
Gus kinds, together with great variety of
C. ALI c ES.
and all kinds of articles generally kept in
Country store. ALSO--.-a frs rate stock Of
Groceries, Ha-dware, Cr0ckefy-
avare, dc.
Boots, Shoes, ard Cape, &c. sc.
all Of which will be sold cheap for Cash or
Country Produce.
September 10. 1876.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
LOOK HERE!
EOOth-Ache Conquered.

The subscriber begs leave 10 Inform the pub.
IL, 'hst ne has, after spending erea deal of
tme sud trouble. discovered com.oued hIch
viii instantly
Cure the Iootn-A che,
by destroying The nerve, and is guaranteed 10 be
perfectly innocuous in its effects upon Tie other
Teeth. The afflicted cannot dp better than
make use of these Drops, by which they viii
be rid OF their pain and keep their teeth.
w. j. BREIMER.
The genuine article can be had al Schoeh's
Printing Office, Sroudsburg, wholesale and re-
tail general Agent for the proprietor.
L3PPrice 2o cents per bottle
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
STROUDSBURG
IRON A ND BR A SIS
FOUNDRY.

The subscriber, having purchased he inter-
es, of VIM. Schlaugh in the above establish
men,, takes this method TO inform the public
generally, and Millers and Farmers especial
v, tha, be has removed to the large and con
yenlent
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
Foundry and Machine shop,

in the rear of John Boys Store, and would be
thankful for any patronage extended towards
him, and respectfully announces that he is
prepared 10 execute all orders in his line of
business in the best manner and with despatch
He will manufacture
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
TOYS.

A grea, variety of Toys on hand for sale
cheap, al the Variety Store Of
JOHN H. MELlCK.
Stroudsburg, January / 1916.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
NOTICE..

The subscriber respectfully informs The pub
lie, that he will establish
Clothing SG4Fc,
in the Borough of Suoudsburg, abou, the be-
ginning Of April nex', when he will continue TO
have on hand large assorlmen, of ready made
Gentlemen's Clothing, of all fashions and de-
scrip;ions, which he will sell at The lowest city
prices. He is an experienced tailor, aud will
also al any time be prepared TO make clolhng
Of any fashion 10 order Gentlemen will cali
and judge for themselves.
DANIEL SCHLEGEL..
March a, 1876
In The matter Of the Estate Of Francis Al. Smith,
late Of Milford toonship, Pike county, deed.
NOTICE is hereby given, ,ha, letters iesta-
meniary upon The above mentioned Estate, have
been granted 10 the undersigned. All persons
indebted to the said Estate are requested 10
make immediate payment and those having
demands TO presen, Them, duly authenticated, to
John B. LaForge, a, his office in Milford, Pike
county.
HANNAH S. WELLS, Erecutrir
J. B. LAFORGE, Executor
January 49, IS47
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
DISSOLUTION.

The co-partnership heretofore existing be-
tween The subscribers under the name aud firm
Of DeWu Brothers &S Hagerty, for The purpose
of carrying on The LAUNDERING business, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons
indebted TO the above firm are requested 10 call
and settle, without delay, with c. w. Dewitt
& Bro'her, who are duly authorized 10 receive
he same; and all persons having demands
against said firm will please present them for
seIlemeui.
c. w DEWITT,
HENRY DEWITT,
ID. w HAGERTY,
Milford, March 27, ls47
The business will hereafter be carried on by
the subscribers, and they intend 10 keep con-
stan,ly on hand a, their mill at Lords Valley.
BoARDs, LArH, PIcKETs and PALING, for sale
cheap for cash or produce.
G.. w DEW1TT & BROTHER.
March 81. 1877
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
MILL GEARING

for Flour and other Mills, together with CAST
ings of every description turned and fitted up
in the best possible manner. He feels conf
dent in his ability 10 execute all orders with
which he may be entrusted in workman-lke
manner Particular care will be taken 10 en-
ploy none but good workmen in the different,
departments of the establishment, and no pains
will be spared by the proprietor TO give gen.
eral satisfaction TO those who may favor him
with orders for work
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
REPORT

Of the GranG gegry of Monroe C0um-
ty, at February Sessions, Is47, on
IfRe Public Buildings.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15

The notes ofthose banks on whi.A quotations
are omitted and DASH -)substituted, are net
purchased by the brokers'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15
BRASS CASTINGS,

such as Spindle Steps, Shaft and Gudgeon
Boxes, &C. will be made TO order. Old Cop
per and Brass taken in exchange at the highest
price. Patterns made TO order.
Threshing Machines A Horse Powers
of the most approved construction, will be fur
nshed TO order at the shortest notice.
Wrought ErOn Will Work
will be done on the most reasonable terms, and
all kinds Of smith work
The best kind of Sled Shoes and polished
Wagon Boxes will always be kept on hand.
PIoughs of the most approved plan will be
kept on hand, and an excellent assortment Of
Plough Castings which he offers for sale to
Plough makers.
SAMUEL HAYDEN.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-04-15

III the Book Of Nature and Common Sense. that
the natural vegetable productions OF every country
are, if properly applied are amply sufficient for
the OF every nalady incident 10 each peculiar
rn,.fa
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-11-16

: j meeting Of The Ptes5gfsb Cau-
+ ~ road company was held yssfe5-
We have 30 notice OF Is
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-11-16

r Te NJ Savage lfon Works, near
a Nd, was sold BY tie Sheriff au
eiss iast 10 company, vino, II is saJi.
a. lie means and vii operate them sue
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-11-16


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.EAMBOAT REGIS FER.

fGgaGTFn Ky C. II BEREY
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ma 10 , hauefitef Cincinnati.
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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-11-16

\ = hIaek Alpaca,
~ tiad do do
~ solufs cloths received lhis da at
aELBY'S
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fiain do Just rfeciged al
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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-07
DURE WINTER Strained Sperm Oil At'
Il HIGGINS.
A FARM TO LET.

VTNIIE subscriber has a FARM with good
~ buildings, well fenced and well watered,
containing over two hundred acres, with an
out pasture sufficient for all the stock of tho
farm five months.
This Farm and Stock, viz. 800 sheep, or
more cows, pair of horses, and yoke Of
oxen, with swine, &c. will be let either on
shares, or for annual rent for a term of years
not less than five nor over ten, on terms that
will afford the tenant an equitable chance for
profit with the landlord.
Not less than so acres Of this farm is plow-
land, and is all fit for wheat.
An experienced careful farmer is wanted;
one who is willing to adopt modern improve
ments, and do all the work which the farm
may require to insure profitable returns.
If not let by the 18th Of February, 1 pro-
pose to hire by the year, a suitable man to SUI
perintend the work for me. Application
may be made by mail Or. otherwise.
JOHN a. CONANT.
Brandon, December 3, 1916. 90
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-07

PETRIFIED HUMAN BODY Found. We
gathered the following facts from a gentleman
OF intelligence and undoubted veracity, who
was an eye witness; they may therefore be
relied upon as substantially correct.
A few weeks since, while engaged in dig
ging well in the lower part of Nowndes Co.
Ga.wlthin about mile of the Florida iinethc
worlmen found a human body; they succeeded
in getting quite or nearly all the parts
Informant with several other gentlemen of the
carefully,
They say there is not the least doubt gifts
being human body There we're several
teeth still remaining in the jaw, and the APP
pearance Of three having been extracted
whilst the subject was living. The body
when found was imbeded in stiff clay about
thirty feet from he surface. The surround
ing country is flat pine forest, heavily timber
mo stream Of water of any magnitude with
in ten miles. Our informant was strongly of
the opinion that it had belonged to one ofthe
antedeluvian race.-A!Jany (Ga)' Patriot,
Dec. 10, 1876.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-07

RELIEF FOR IRELAND. There was a large
meeting at Tammany Hall, N, on the even
ing of the 26th inst, with a view to some
measures for relief of the suffering people OF
Ireland. The Mayor Of the city presided and
string appeals were made to the meeting II IN
aid Of the object, by II: Greeley and f. d.
Connery,esqrs Appropriate resolutions were
adopted, and which proceedings close by
opening subscription, which resulted IN the
collection of between eight and nine hundred
dollars, including $50 by Charles OConor,csq,
and $25 by David Graham, esq, who were
unable to attend Another meeting is to be
held tomorrow evening-the Mayor mean
while to appoint collectors to solicit sub
scriptions. In Jersey city, about the same
amount has been raised for the same object
l-.1yQuS.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-07

AN EXPLOSION OF SIXTY KEGS OF Pow
DER. This morning, about IA past o'clock
the city was alarmed by an explosion that
shook the buildings, and started many persons
from their sleep. A powder house belonging
to Messrs Storey Wood and Veder, contain
ing about sixty kegs of powder, had been set
ION fire by some inccndiary. The building was
situated about two and one half miles, from
the bridge in this city near the residence of
IT.. C. Eaton. The mansion house of Mr. f..
was much injured, and some of the furniture
destroyed. The farm house on the estate was
much Injured, and the trees and fences blown
Transcript Dec 23.
A correspondent Of the Providence Gaz-
! tte thus writes from Pawtucket, in relation
to the above -
/" We had one of the most grand, magnifi-
cent and / will add sublime, rhetorical dis
+ plays ever witnessed by our oldest inhabit-
,nts. 1t took place at l-2 A. NJ, and was
: distinctly seen and felt by the undersigned.
The explosion was evidently very near, from
\ The tremendous iarring Of the houses.
This report was seen and distiectly felt by
some thirty or forty fisherman on our river.
Afust below the falls, who, strange to tell but
atrue caught from three 10 four tons cf6ass.