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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13
The Hero and his Malisners.

The Locofoco papers continue 10 copy with
eager zeal every thing ha, comes in their way
against Gen Taylor. They ale shocked at the
idea OF nominating soldier TO The Presidency
and refer, with upturned eyes and sanciimonious
horror, to the dangers Of a military despolism
This is somewhat singular in The men who ele-
raied Gen. Jackson TO the Presidency. They
are seriously apprehensire, 100, that The Wings
may be deceived in relation to The political pin.
cipes of Gen. Taylor, and manifest sympathy
for US which does giea! credit to their amiable
suscepiibiliiies. He is. they fear, in favor OF
savery-and iha, fear is expressed whilerthey
are intent upon conquering Mexico for the avow.
ed purpose ofmaking il be home OF slaves. Lee,
ihem rest satisfied that we know Gen. TAYLOR
10 have been opposed TO The annexation of sIa-
very, and 10 be one Of the mos, decided oppo-
nenis Of acquisition and The extension of sla.
very. Upon that and every other question he
i',we repeat, good Whig and the tories OF
Pennsylvania may conlinue-io malign him with
OUT the slightest apprehension that they are
striking a, political friend. Gen. Taylor has
now been nominated so generally, and with
such cordial and enthusiastic warmth, by The
Hhigs OF every section OF the Union, that lie
may be regarded as the candidate of that. party
for We know that he would accept The nomi.
nation of no other party, and will not decline
'hsl Of the Wings. The game is, therefore,
aioot. Lei The Locofocos come on: they will
find the true hearts Of the coun,ry as ready to
rlndica'e the hero al the polls as they were to
defend him in Congress. The issue is-Pok
and Santa Anna against Taylor and ihe country.
North American
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13
$40. so

Here we find that Mr.. Skunk has been in Of
fee for about TERRIFYING YEARS, and
received the enormous sum Of over SEVENTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ou, of The public
Treasury! And notwithstanding the length OF
time he has fed al the public crib, and the
wealth he has amassed in the peoples employ,
he succeeded in FORCING his denomination
upon the party. and very modeslly asks the
people to give hn another opportunity thrust
ing his paws into The public Golfers. SO lha, he
may rellre from Office immensely wealthy
People Of Pennsylvania! Democrats =
Friends of ONE TERM and good government!
We beseech you 10 ponder well before you give
your support TO this OFFICE HOLDER CAN
DlDATE-'his man Skunk, who is identified
with all The CORRUPTION and PLUMBER
which has prevailed in The State during bis Of
fetal career, and which has overwhelmed her
with deb', and subjected The people 10 unjust
and oppressive TAXATION. If you wan, a
continuation of This state of things, and desire
10 60 on from bad 10 worse, until Pennsy ylvania
is completely ruined and disgraced in the eyes
of the whole world. why do all you can 10 re-
elect The present weak and imbecile Executive
whose gross abuse of the power entrusted 10
him. is evidence that he knows no, how to use
H. IL you desire TO see the State sink deeper
and deeper 10 debt every year. and the people
crushed TO the very earth with LOCOFOCO
TAXATION, support he OFFICE HOLDER
CANDIDATE. "old Skunk" But if you
wish 10 arrest this proligate administration OF
the government, and restore the State to her
original purity and prosperity, pu, forth every
effort 10 secure he election of that distinguished
Pennsylvania statesman and true patriot. Gen.
JAMES lRVIN-a man who is every inch a
Pennsylvania. and whose every though. is
conneciq with her glory and prosperi,y-a
man whose private and public character is pure
and unsullied. and proof against the poisoned
weapons of Locofocoism
In he history aud character Of Gen. JAMES
IRWIN, there is something TO command on, es.
TEEN and admiration. He is emphalically a
selfmade man, and has risen to the enyiable
distinction he now occupies, by his own unli-
flne energies. aided by an iron perseverance,.
He is MOI immensely wealthy" but the prop
ery be has acquired is distributed with lib.
eFai hand among the poor and destitute OF his
nelghhoIhood. who regard him as their " friend
and bonn'iful benefaclor" We repea, iha,
Gen. IRWIN is woIkingman, and The imme.
dia.e representative Of thai honorable class Of
The community. He Is one Of Natures own
nohlemen-a monument of Gnd's noblest work
AN HONEST NAN. lie has MOI been fed
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13
The Wind Wagon.

We learn from Captain Douglass, of the steam
er J. ]. Hardin, says the ST. Louis ReUeiHe, down
yesterday from the Missouri river, that trial had
been made, previous to his departure from Inde-
pendence, of the "Wind Wagon" which has been
under construction there. He did no, witness its
performance. but learned from gentlemen who
were present, that IFS practicabity was fully es-
tablished; and. indeed, those who witnessed it
were asionished at the speed attained, and the en-
tire usefulness OF the Invention
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

A gentleman writing from California, to the Ed
ior of the ST. Louis Reveille, says his stock con-
sists of about 1000 head of oxen, 100 horses and
mules, 5000 sheep, and many hogs. They all
pasture themselves without difficulty in the rich
prairies and bottoms of the Sacramento, and only
require to be attended. This is to be done by In
dians, of whom he employs 1000. His annual
crop OF wheat is about H. 600 bushels, with barley
peas, besns, &c. in proportion
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Trophies.
er drlStocTat.

We saw, al Bars hotel, a gun, lance and
drum, taken from the Mexicans a, the battle of
Palo Alto. The gun is one Of those ugly it,
lie eseopeus,' carrying ball much larger than
those used in our service. Il resembles our
muske,s, excep, in lis length, or rather its brew
i'y, lis barrel being but li'le longer than that
of horseman's pistol Ii has had rough usage
somewhere. The lance is abou, feet long
with steel poin. some ten inches in length,
we'll calculated to make outlets for martial spir-
lis. The shaft is of oak, shod with iron, with
a enon intended TO fit sockel in saddle of
lis owner--and in charge both gun and lance
must be formidable weapons-- Columbian.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13
Tooth Ache.

Take tea spoonful Of black pepper and mix
1t with the same quantity of salt; then place the
same mixture upon shovel, hold it over the fire
until it smokes then inhale some Of The smoke
through the nose, and the ache ceases Instantly.
The above receipt will in all cases give imme.
ate relief. says the Manchester Messenger.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

According TO letter from India, boy seven
years old, was lately discovered near Feroze.
pore, in The den of she wolf, who is supposed
10 have "nursed and done for him, as an ances
iress of hers is said 10 have done for RomuIus
and Remns, some centuries ago The boy is
quite savage, and will touch nu,hing IN, raw
Ge h.
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From. the Harrisburg Lntelaigsacer.
A CONTRAST.
Skunk. the office Holder Candidate,
vs..
Gen. Irwin, she Peoples Candidate.

Gen. Irwin, the Peoples Candidate.
One of the principle objections urged against
Gen. IRWIN by the Locolocos, is his " immense
wealth." Now il is well known fact ,ha, Gen.
IRWIN is moi hat might be termed wealthy
True, he is in comfortable circumstances and
wha, property he does own, has been acquired
by uniiring industry, perseverance, and close
application 10 business. Gen. IRWIN is en-
phalically working man, and has accumulated
his properly by active industry, while Francis
r. Skunk has lived life of inglorious ease,
subsisling upon The BOUNTY Of the People, and
lining his pockets with money taken from the
public Treasury. The friends Of Mr.. Skunk
claim for him great merit on account of what
they term his great public services! What are
those services! Why they are comprised in
ths-and only lhis-lhat he has served the
Commonwealth In an official capacity for about
THIRTY-TWO YEARS, for which he has
received ou, Of the Treasury Of The State the
snug little sum of about SEVENTY THOUS-
AND DOLLARS! Whatever Shunk's ser.
vices may have been TO the State, he has been
pretty well paid for Them, and if he is MOI
wealthy, it is his own fault.
Mr.. Skunk commenced his official career,
we think, in sl4 or 81 6, as Clerk in the Land
Office, and served in that department, for Two
or three years. In lSl6-l7 he was appointed
Assistant Clerk of the House of Representa-
lives; and in lSlS.I9 he was elected chief
Clerk of the House, and served in that capaci-
ty from that time until $685. with The exception
of single year. In 1888 he was appointed
Secretary Of The Commonwealth by Gov Por.
ter. and remained in that Office until 1912. In
1874 he was elected Governor of Pennsylva-
MIA, and will continue in that Office until Janu-
ary ls4S, when The people will give him leave
TO retire 70 his original obscuriiy. The whole
history of his public services, and his compen-
salion therefore, may be briefly stated as fol-
lows:
For two years services as Clerk in
the Land Office, S 900 per year. $4,000
For two years services as Assistant
Clerk Of the House of Represents,
1000 per year, 1000
For NINETEEN years services as
Chief Clerk of The House a, $4,000
per year, including perquisi,es, $4,000
For six years services as Clerk OF the
Canal Board, at S 500 per year, 5000
For four years services as Secretary
of the Commonwealth and Super
intendeni OF Common Schools, at
$4,000 per year, 10000
For FIVE DAYS services as Clerk
Of the House in ls43, a, $50 PER
DAY, l5Ol
For three years services as Governor
of Pennsylvania, al $4,000 per
year, 5000
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

A welcome Rain visited US yesterday, cooling
the parched lips of the thirsty earth, and filling the
air with the sweet breath Of the gasping flowers.
II was most refreshing visitation, and the whole
face Of Nature seemed grateful at lis presence.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

The Carbon County Gazette. says the skeleton
OF a man was recently found near Mauch Chunk,
supposed to be that of German music teacher
named Boden, who had formerly resided in New
York
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

We are again under obligations TO the Editors
of the Harrisburg intelligencer, for an extra con-
tanning the late news from Mexico.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

Cough. the Temperance lecturer. recently
defined n'oastsehes 10 be the upper lip in mourn
ing for the loss OF The brains.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

Henry NJ. Labar, has been appointed by Gov.
Skunk, to be an Associate Judge Of the Court of
Common Pleas of Pike county, in the room of
Harvey Roys, deceased.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

The long continued drought has caused some
very disastrous fires in New Jersey. The
pines. in several paris Of Burlington and Mon.
mouth counties, il is said, are all burning ur,
and Of course the destruction of this description
of property is great. Ii has been difficult and
even dangerous 10 travel on The mail ron,e be-
tween Bordenlown and Manchester.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

Lord Ashley, Rev. Mr.. Bickertteth, and some
others, says the Dublin Herald have raised near
100000 for the employment Of seven hundred
Scripture readers for Ireland. This army of Col
porteurs is to be Immediately distributed over the
country, reading the Bible and nstrucng the peo-
pie in their houses and by the way side
most laudble undertaking one, however.
equally so in the present physical crisis of Ireland
would be the employment of seven hundred porters
10 carry round provisions for "the people in their
houses and by the way side"
Lord brougham hoped to see the day hen eve
ry man in the United Kingdom could read Bacon.
1t would be much more to the purpose" said
Cobbett, 'if his Lordship could use his influence
to see that every man in the kingdom could eat
bacon. ."-Tri6une
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

and pampered at he public crib. Nor has ne
been embroIled ia The corruptions and htrigues
| of parry polIlics, for which The Locofoco parry
have been so notorious, and in which Francis
R. Skunk has been sIeeped TO the chin-in
which, indeed. he has literally lived, moved
and had his being"
For pure patriotism, sterling integrity, moral
and political honor and honesty. and unwearied
devotion TO the great interests of his native
State, Gen. JAS. IRWIN has but few equals
and with such man in the Gubernatorial chair,
the restoration Of Pennsylvania 10 her former
high and honorable position among the Common
wealihs of The Nalon, would certainly follow.
Such fTeemen of Pennsylvania, is the con-
rast betw cen the TWO candidates. Francis Il.
Skunk comes before you as the OFFICE
HOLDER CANDIDATE, who has subsisted
upon your BOUNTY for al Ieas, as,irHIRTYTWO
YEARS, pocketing for his great services, the
prncely sum of over SEVENTY THOUS-
AND DOLLARS! On the other hand, Cen
JAMES IRWIN comes before you as he can
dIdate of the PEOPLE, fresh from their own
ranks. His name has been ushered forth by
their spontaneous voice. No working of secret
corrupt cliques were instrumental in placing
him in the position he occupies. His nomna-
lion was not FORCED upon the party, like
that Of Shunk's. He owes il TO the uutought,
unsolicited impulses of generous PEOPLE,
who are ever willing to reward those who serve
them faithfully. Who can hesitate as to which
is the most mertorious. or in the hands Of which
the great interests of the Commonwealth would
be best promoted! No man, certainly, who
will give the subject moments consideration
Ac, then upon the impulse of your better ma
Iure-upon the convictions OF your better judg-
ment-and vote for the man who is The most
worthy of your suffrages-and who must COM
mand your respect and esteem. That man is
Gen. JAMES IRWIN, the Popular Congress
man" of the Iron Dis,ric,--lhe friend of Penn
syvania and American Indus,ry--lhe disiin-
gulshed Statesman whose nomination has been
hailed with Joyous accamalons Throughout, the
length and breadth of the Commonwealth and
whom the roing millions" will glory in ele-
valing TO the Gubernatorial chair.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

The Locofocos say Gen. IRWIN is an " aris-
tocrat" And pray what is Francis r. Skunk I?
Is he ariStocrat? For THIRTY-Two YEARS
he has lived in office, "rola,ing" from one to
another, until he has pockeed over SEVENTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS of the peoples money; and
now, having got TO the highest, he still asks for
more! Which is the greatest aristocrat, asks
the Carlisle Herald, the man who earns COM
petence by his own industry and enterprise, or
the man whose only hope, whose only desire,
is office, OFFICE, OFFICE! To live in office
year after year, where he may rio, in luxury
and pride upon the hard earnings Of The people,
wrung from them in grinding TAXES Let
The people answer which Of these is the great
er arlStocrat.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13

fLArE DEL Rio, MExrco. April l5, lSif
we have achieved another great and glorious
icioiy. The conclusion Of nlcN despers's
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-05-13
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.
VICTORY! VICTORYt!

Great Battle befuecn the forces under Gen Scott
and Santa Anna- Defeat Of The Meaicans
and capture of Sir thousand Prisoners, incia-
ding Gen. La Vega and Five other Generals,
uith host of Colonels--Escape Of San.
ta Anna, ,cith The loss Of has Coach, Papers
Money. and Wooden Leg Fine Hundred A.
mericanS killed and Wounded Gen. Shields
severely and Gen. Pillow slightly ,0ounded.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, DEC. 90, Is47.
Congressional.

In the Senate, to-day, number of petitions and me-
MORALS presented and referred Mr. Sewer offered
resolution for an inquiry into the expediency of COM
pensatng receivers who have acted as assistant sub
treasures; which was adopted
Mr. Dix presented memorial from a meeting of mer-
chants and Others citizens of the city of New York re-
monsang against the present mail arrangements be-
the north and the south and it was referred TO
the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads
The Senate still in session when our paper went
to press
In the House, Immediately after the reading of the
journal, MIR. Stuart, of Michigan, announced, with ap
proprate remarks the death of the Hon. Edward Brad
ley member elect from the State of Michigan, accom-
panied with the customary resolutions of respect the
memory OF the deceased, which adopted; where
upon the House adjourned.
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A FEsTIvAL.-The ladies Of the Rylsnd Chapel
articles which will be exhibited for sale in the
OF Ryland Chapel, commencing on the evening of the
2ih and be continued the succeeding evening
evening of the ensuing week. for the purpose gudatng
the church debt.
Abundance l2A cents-children half price.
Dec 22-tf
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Also for the cessation of the internal slave trade.
MIR CABELL moved to lay the petition on the table
upon which motion,
Mr. ROOT demanded the yeas and nays, which were
ordered and taken, and resutedyeas 49, nays 10, as
follows;
Boydon, Brodhead William G. Brown, Charles Brown,
Buckner Cabell. Chase Howell Cobb, Williamson r. w,
nett Duncan, Alexander Evans Faan, Feahe son French,
Fulton Gayle Sentry GSgsn Willard P Hall Haman-
Inge, Jameson, Andrew Johnson. James ii: johnson,
Robert w. Johnson. George w. Jones, John w: Jones,
McCernand, Mcdowell, McLane. Mum, Miller More
head, Morse, Pendleton, Peyon Preston, Richardson,
Stanton Stephens, Thibodeaux Tompkins, Jacob Thomp
som John B. Thompson, Toombs. Turner Venable Wick,
NAYS-Messrs. Abbott, John Quincy Adams, Green
Adams, Bingham Blanchard, Brady. Butler, Candy Cling
Dixon, Daniel Duncan Dunn, Edwards Embree N. Evans,
Farrely Fisher, Giddings Grinne, Hale, Nathan K Hall
soil, Irwin Kellogg, Daniel 2. King, Sidney Lawrence,
bneoln MocbIeland Marvin Morris Mulin Pal Frey
A. Rockwell, Root Runsey, St John, Sawyer, schenck,
Slingerand Caleb B. Smith, Truman smith, Starkweather,
veser, Tallmadge Taylor, Richard w Thompson, viii
liam Thompson, Tuck, Warren, and While-7O.
So the petition was laid on the table.
GWhen the name of Mr.. HASKELL, of Tennessee, was
called he asked leave before voting, to make eXpa-
nation. The reason that his name had not appeared
among the yeas and nays for days. that he had
paired off with gentleman the other side in regard to
all political or party questions butt this was not par
y, but sectional question: he would vote and he voted
Idyl
THE LATE SENATOR FAIRFIELD.
The following message was received from the Senate
VIZ:
In SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES,
December Is l847.
Resolved unanimously That mark of respect to the
the Stale of Mane the Vice President, tile members of the
Senate and It's officers WILL at halfpas four O'Clock in the
afternoon of this day. accompany, in procession, his NOR
tai from his late residence the depot where they
will be delivered TO the Hon Mr. CLARKE, member of the
House of Representatives from the State of Maine, TO be
accompanied by him the family of the deceased in said
State and that the Speaker and members OF the House OF
Representatives be respectfully invited to attend.
ResolUed, That the Chaplain OF the Senate be requested
to deliver the funeral OF the Hon JOHN FAIRFIELD
at the Capitol on the next Sabbath.
ResofUd, That copy OF the foregoing resolutions be
communicated to the House of Representatives.
Attest: ASBURY DlCKINS, Secretary.
The message having been read
On motion by Mr.. WILLIAMS, it was
Ordered. That the Speaker of the House, its membe r.
and officers in compliance with the invitation of the Sen
ate and marx OF respect to the OF the late
Senator FAIRFIELD, will attend his remains at his late resi-
dence and accompany them TO the depot at Al O'Clock IL
the afternoon of this day, where they will be put into the
OF the Hon. Mr. CLARKE to be ompaned by him
the family of the deceased, in the State of Maine.
On motion of Mr.. W., the House then adjourned
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JNo. C. RAINEY, Secretary.

MS Fair Fancy Sale of useful articles,
for Christmas presents refreshments &c. suitable to the
for the benefit of the First Coored Presbyterian
Church, will be held the school n the
5o'clock and will continue open every evening Sunday
exceptcd for week from 10 O'clock Admission III
cents The friends and the public generally, respect
fully solicited to paronse the
Dec 22-
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INAIR.-The public invited to attend a fair at the
Il Apollo Hall, commencing Thursday evening" 23d
instant and to be continued every evening until further
The object of the fair is aid in the completion of the
church in the First Ward
splendid collection of useful and fancy articles will be
presented, and at low rates.
Christmas and New Years presents suitable for all ages
can be obtained.
Dec. 22-6t
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- FOR RENT, convenient little tvvo-ssory brick
Lii house. with basement 1t contains seven rooms
- is pleasantly located on Ninth street between q
and ii streets, nearly opposite the Rev John c. Smiths
church. Posse ssion may be had Immediately.
Any wishing the house will obtain the kew of
Mr. Trnter, next door south. Rent $50 per year
Dec I5-eo3t
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OLYMPIC THEATRE.
PRICE REDUCED.

South 9Th street. near Colemaa's Hotel
Sole director and manager Mr.. G. jenkins.
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NOTICE. Il have hand, and shall constantly have
IN during the winter, number of bounty land warrants
for forty and one hundred and sixty Orders
from distance wl be promptly attended to- Office OPP
posite the Patent Office. w. b. WEBB,
Dec &-3tawI2wif Attorney Law.
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(fONFORMABLY 10 usage, this Bank Will he
~ open Saturday, the 25tb inst, christmas day) nor
on Saturday, the Is, of January.
Persons having notes pay this bank those days.
viii be pleased attend them the days Immediately
ceding - RID, SMITH, Cashier.
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Washington c., until the 9th day of January next,
Tor the furnishing OF 200 bushels {more ess of Irish po
oes, OF good quality. sample of the same accomps-
the proposal, will be handed in person War
oen, ant when closed, to be delivered in sound condition
AT 'he rehitentiory before the 10th thereafter
@. p. SENGSTACK, Warden.
Nauona lnteligcncer Baltimore Sum- Marlboro Ga
zete Aexandra Gazette and Georgetown Advocate will
counts TO the Warden for payment W.
Dec 27-3t
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y,
THE subscriber invites all those in Of rich and beau
i tiiul articles in his line call his old established
store, where they will be to find something please
them, antiquariaps in particular.
His stock watches the choicest kind those
recommended from the mandatory of Joseph Johnson,
% Church street. Liverpool together with many others OF a
like celebrity.
The jewey consists of London and Paris manufacture,
well as home fashion and fancy All articles in his
line which very numerous, will be sold at New York,
Philadelphia, and Baltimore prices
Dec "a ROBERT KEYWORTH