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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23
Mosr DEPLoRABLE T. HoRRIELE De rH>

Mosr DEPLoRABLE K HoRRIELE DEArH.
The death of DR.. Wainwright. an eminen,
and highly esteemed physician of he city
of New York by the bite Of a rattle snake,
is thus s,rikingly described by the cores
ponden, of the Union, in his letter Of the
18th instant:
1.-THE circumstances attending the death
Of DR.. Wainwright the other evening, by
the bite Of rattle snake, were of The most
affecting character. He was bitten on the
inside Of the ring-6nger Of the right hand,
and so rapid was the progress Of the poison,
that, Notwithstanding the most active RENE
dies the highest medical skill could devise,
he was corps in sic hours. He was sensi-
BILE to the last, and had full consciousness;
his own knowledge and experience as a
ply stefan, though it could do nothing else
for him, made him fully aware of the doom
which every moment brough, nearer and
more near with swift and deadly certainty.
About fifteen minutes before bis death, as
he fell. the sensation Of extreme pain Creep
ing from his hand and arm towards the vi
.aIs-a sensation which he understood but
two well as the steady march of death upon
the cr,adel of life-he exclaimed to friend
who was supporting him "This is horrible
most horrible-io feel death stealing his
way to my vitals That arm is dead al
ready-and," placing The other unhur. hand
over his heart, ",he destroyer will soon be
here!" The melancholy inadequacy Of
mans boosted science was never more hu-
milia.ingIy demonstrated. Around the dy-
ing physician were collected the first med
zeal men Of the city. They were his in
mates and near friends. They had hurried
to him a, the first word Of his danger; and,
up to the last moment, they could give him
only unavaling wishes and temporary efforts
to smooth his rapid passage from this warm
and breathing life, into the undiscovered
mystery, cold and dark, beyond What ig-
norance is all our knowledge! how impo-
ten, our arts =! The Indian with nothing but
his herbs and the simple learning of Ma
ture, were worth in that room the whole
college Of doctors! Dr.. Wainwright
was about 3S years Of age-in the flower of
his life-was the son of London banker,
and for some time medical officer in the
British army"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

The editor of the African Luminary, pub
lished in Liberia, A., disikes very much
the mania, as he calls it, in the colored free
men and beautiful maids Of the republic Of
Liberia to dress themselves gaily. On the
subject he says:
"The passion for fashionable dress and
display is increasing in the colony at most
fearful pace. As soon as vessel arrives
with the faded and cast-off unmen,ionables
of other climes, a mania seizes all hands, a
general chase is opened Faded spinslers
and blooming maids, mamas and little pusses-
wrinkled antiquity and unidentified infancy.
aun,s, grandmas, and dwelling neices, all
hobble off in brea,hless race, which is to
end only when one is bonne.,ed, another
gloved, the heaving bosom Of another envel-
Ioped in variega.ed gauze, and the godike
form of another shrouded and tortured in
dubious silk Until all have possessed
themselves of something to show off in and
be admired for, it is the all-absorbing topic,
and the place where the gew-gaws are Of
fered for sale is the general resort"
1.-THE god-like form Of another shrouded
and tortured in dubious silk" The editor
is eloquent.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

ROBBERY AND ATTEMPT TO KILL.-Mr.
Hendrick Mitchell, of this county, says the
Marlboro Gazette, was stopped on Saturday
night of the 1lth inst, on the road leading
from Washington to the Long Old Fields,
and robbed of the sum of $22. The rob-
bers way laid Mr.. M. previous to taking his
money. 1t was dark and they came upon
him so suddenly tina. he was unable to re-
cognize either of the two persons who al
tackled him. Persons travelling that road
should 60 prepared for these highway rob.
bers. Attempts have heretofore been made
on the same road 10 stop travellers. Mr.
Mitchell was very much hurt by the blows
inflicted, but we are pleased to learn that he
has partly recovered from their effects, and
although speeches. for many hours after
the occurrence, he is considered out o
danger.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

The PREslDENcY.-The correspondent
of the Baltimore Sun, wiring from WASH
inglon on the l4lh inst, says :-"lt is very
certain now, whoever may have doubted
before, thai Gen. TAYLOR is a candidate, and
avi7 be candidate, happen sohat aoill.-
Some distinguished politicians, who have
been looked upon as Clay Wings, have late
ly avowed themselves in this city as Tay--
lor men, and have declared that Mr.. Clay
will no. be candidate again.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23
The Legislature of Maryland will con-

The Legislature of Maryland will con-
vene at Annapolis on Monday next, the 9Th
inst. This will doubtless be very interest
ing session. The first day will be occuPl-
ed in qualifying the members and electIng
the officers of the two houses, and the Go
vernor's message will be sent in soon after
this is done. The Governor elect will be
sworn into office on the first Monday (3d)
Of January.
As has been our custom, we shall endea-
vor to keep our readers apprised Of the most
important parts of the proceedings OF both
houses as they transpire. five be not dis
appointed in our arrangements, the Cover
nor's message will be furnished in an''extra'
to our subscribers soon after its commune
cation to the Legislature.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

PR1cEs IN MExloo.-An officer, writing
from Mexico, says everything is high in
that city he paid $40 for new coat, a
pair of shoes cost 81, pound of tea S.,
and ry,hing in proportion. As the Mex
leans in future have to support the war,
it does not matter how much they charge.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23
fro BE CONCLUDED IN OUR NEXT.

CHANG ELLoR KENr.-This distinguished
iuris, died on Sunday evening, 18th inst,
a, the advanced age Of eigh'y-ive years.
The New York Commercial, referring to
the event, remarks:
1.-THE death of JAMES KENT, formerly
Chancellor of this State, cannot be spok ell
of as unexpected, but the knowledge Of it
will vet fall with solemn and impressive ef-
feet upon the community; will be read with
serious and melancholy interest, not only
in this city, or this State, or this whole u
Mon, but in every part of the world where
law has risen to the dignity of a science,
and its exposition has been made the study
and labor of great minds y g~ T..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

Hoe TRADE.-The Cumberland Civilian
of Friday last says: 1--WE continue our Hog
chronicle. There are now about 5000
Hogs booked at the Rail Road office for a
passage to Baltimore Besides these, large
number have taken the turnpike on their
way to the city. We learn that 10000
more are on the National Road within
thirty miles of this place. These porkers
afford market here for about $4,000 worth
of Corn weekly.''
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

CHANGE OF MAILs.-On the 10Th instant
the great Eastern mail, from Baltimore, on
Sunday, was closed a. 8 o'clock, A. M in
stead of P w., as heretofore, and will
continue so on Sundays ,hroug h the winter
The Port Tobacco mail, and the mails
sent by that route, will be closed on Sun
days and Wednesdays at 9 A. NJ; and those
which are carried by the Upper Marlboro
route on Modays, Wednesdays and Fridays
also at 9 P. VI.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

A LucKx PRINTER The editor Of the
Lebanon (Pa.) Courier says that Thos. M.
Myers, who recently married a Mexican
senoria worth 100000, is Printer, and a
graduate of the Record office at West
Chester.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

1t is asserted that in all Italy, containing
population of 22,ooO,oOo souls, there are
no. as many newspapers printed as would
eu,anate from the single city of Boston or
Philadelphia; and they are small ~ by 9
Sheets" containing little else Than advertise
men,s and the DEGREES Of government.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

the people of Switzerland seem about to be
plunged takes its rise from the refusal Of
seven of the States or Cantons to obey the
authority of the General Government
These seven Cantcns have entered into a
compact called the Sonderbund, which they
will not dissolve; they set the Diet at de-
liance and blood has been already shed in
civil strife.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23
ReligiOus Notice.

g5By Divine permission, Rrotracted Meeting
will be held at the Newtown NJ E. Church, conl>
me. eng on Christmas day at 81 O'Clock, A. NJ
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

There had been terrible earthquake in
Chill and Peru, destroying several towns.
1t occurred on the same day as that which
destroyed the town of Ocatlan in Mexico.
The direction of the earthquake was evil
den,ly from the north. Coquimbo suffer-
ed extremely, its best public buildings were
reduced to a mass of ruins. The oscila-
lions of the earth were frigh,ful. The whole
population slept in the open field; even the
stones in the rivers we're raised from their
beds and thrown to distance.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

Capt. WALTER H. JENIFER, of Sd U. S
Dragons, arrived in this, his native county,
few days since, on temporary visit for
the recovery of his health, which we regret
to state, has been much impaired by re-
cent attack of fever at Vera Cruz. This &C.
complished young officer has our ardent
wishes for his speedy restoration to health,
and safe return and gallant career at the
head of his command.
On his return to duty, Captain J. is desi-
rous of taking out few recruits for his
company, now at the city Of Mexico. Here
is rare chance for the b-hoys, to distin-
guish themselves under gallant leader, and
we advise those who may desire military
fame to enroll themselves at once.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1847-12-23

GROWTH OF BALTIMoRE.-TheC City As
SCISSORS have just completed their work OF
assessing the new property erected within
the city limits during the present year. Ac-
cording to paragraph in the Argus, their
returns show that NINETEEN HUNDRED AND
FIrTY-N1NE NEW HOUSES have been erected
this year, the assessed value of which is up
wards of two millions, six hundred thousand
dollars. With rail road communication
completed between Baltimore and the Ohio
River, the increase of the population and
wealth of the city would be rapid beyond
precedent.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
Sons of Temperance.

The Sons Of Temperance have increased in
Pennsylvania the las, year. s.l39 members
and have now nearly %, 600 persons attached
10 the various Divisions II is npble Order
purely American in ts origin-and has al
ready done an incalculable asnoun, of good -
There are two'l large and aoddshing Divisions
in Harrisburg. May the Sons continue 10 in.
crease and multiply until The Red White and
Blue of the Order wases over every portion Of
our broad Union, procIaiming the triumph ol
Total Abstinence The honest advocates ol
Temperance are philanihropis.s. in the broad
es, and most comprehensive meaning Of the
term, and should be encouraged in their praise.
worhy efforts 10 achieve a'grcal moral triumph
that would be productive Of lasting benefits 10
mankind - Harrisburg Hntelhgencer. sk7 e
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
A Law Case for the Curious.

A Turk, with three wives brough. with him
from Turkey. and three several classes of chill
'dren, died lately in New York wi,hou, will
Each Of The three wives, in behalf Of herself
and children, has applied to the Surrogate for
letters Of administration. This case is puz-
zler 10 the Judge Of Probate. He thinks he
cannot grant letters TO all the wives, and ,ha,
the one frs, married has the preference BY
the law of Turkey, where the marriages were
celebrated, all the wives man may have, no
matter how many, are held equal, having the
same rights of properly. The fear is--and SO
counsel for the ladies represent the law--that
granting of letters to either wife, and the excIu.
sion of Others, would in effect declare the ex-
Icluded ones concubines, and make their chill
dren illegi.ima,e. The Surrogate has taken
The case under adyisement. 1afx s. -v.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
Election J0ket

The Rochester IN. w Advertiser Locofoeo)
gives the following lone may as well laugh
as cry is an old saying, and we don't know but
what we may just as well tell joke thai oc-
CURED in neighboring town, although i, is a.
the expense of our Democratic friends, as TO
spoil story for relationship. On looking over
the poll-lisls i, was found that German who
had always voted the Democratic ticket had
not yet made his appearance. He was hard at
work about four miles distant, and mus. OF
course be sent for Immediately. HIS vote
might decide the complexion OF the State, and
Of course weishly responsibility rested some
where. horse and buggy were hired, for
which a dollar was paid, and the Democratic
Dulchman was brought up TO do his country
some service He arrived a, the polls in good
season, bat, instead Of taking ticke. from his
Democratic friends, he walked straight 10 The
polls and uOted for ecery Wing candidate We
bea, the bush, and our opponents caught the
bird
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
Brilliant Whis Victory In
OLD MASSACHUSETTS,

Old Massachusetts is true as steel 10 the
Whig cause The election on Monday a week
resulted in a mos. signal triumph Of the friends
Of Freedom, over the Locofoco Slavery extern
sionists. The Wings made a clean sweep,
elec,ing everything. Wing Governor. a
Whig House, and unanimous Wing Senate
All honor to the Wings of the old-Bay State
Fhey deserve the heart fel, lhanks of all true
Patriots.
The following gratifying intelligence is from
the Boston Atlas OF Tuesday: 0t@ ." ta7N
4 |. is with no ordinary feelings Of delight
,ha, we lay before our readers The glorious re-
suit OF our election yesterday. The enemy
pied with all her might 10, humble the proud
Commonwealth before the foo,slool of James
K. Polk, and make her receive the yoke Of a
military upsars and renegade Wing. Without
an effort she repelled the insult and shook her
sell. free from the pollution. st.,es
GEORGE N BRIGGS is reelected CO.
vernon Of Massachusetts by majority varying
from 800 TO l400 over all the con,ending par
Ties. Caleb Gushing is in minority Of 25 900
votes. ,sr n ............ -.
Massachusetts, repudiales the war. and stands
firm as the Rock Of Plymouth, in her high pero.
gatve. rl,4saa,e,ee, e.,, = a,r..s .s<.,.. p
We have returns from all the towns in The
State but 81, received by our. Expresses IL
they come in az they did las, year, Mr.. Briggs
will be elected by over .l4O0 majority. ai,oh
The Wings have elected FIVE Senators in
Suffolk, two in Franklin, two in Hampshire,
TWO in Plymouth, three in Bristol, one in Nor
folk, probably two in Barnsiable, one in Nan
tucket--ElGHTEEN! No choice twenty
two. Locos none s arnss.ls es. seu.E,
il In the House we have heard Of tho election
OF A MAJORITY OF NEARLY A HUN
DRED WINGS, and the towns to be heard
from will probably add 10 this majority"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
The Wilmot Proyiso.

On the 9th of September last, the Hon. D.
Wilmot delivered speech in Wellsboro, Pa.
in the course Of which he defined the Proyiso
thus -,
sWhat is the Proviso! What is The effect
and objec, Although plain in its language
and clear in its design, this inquiry becomes
necessary, from The covert manner in which il
is constantly assailed. The whole southern
press and government organs Of the north, rep.
resent il. as something that effects or interferes
with slavery in the States where slavery exists.
Even grea, men, when writing or speaking upon
the subject. persist in talking about the ABO-
LITION Of slavery, and The rights of the
States as il The Proviso proposed The one or
in any respect interfered with the other. !,
does not propose either TO. abolish, res,ric, OF
in any manner 10 interfere with slavery, in any
OF the States of this Union. 1ts sole object is,
TO secure from The unlauful aggressions of STA
very that territory vhich is no,o Jree.'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
Look out for them.

A one dollar note purporing to be upon the
Sussex Bank, of New Jersey, was passed in
Philadelphia. few nights since, in the vicini-
ty Of Third and Chesnut Streets. 1t is hot
like the original note, having been evidently al
tered from broken Louisiana Bank. The pub
lie are cautioned against receiving such notes.
They can be detected by close examination
The alterations are clumsily done, and at the
top of the note the words :" "une piasire" are
printed, in very small letters, along the whole
length of The mole.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
meianchoily Accident.

Mr.. DANIEL WEISS, OF Chesnulhll township,
Monroe county, came TO his death very sudden.
Iy on Saturday last, in the following manner
II seems he 60, of. his wagon for the purpose
Of locking it. and before he got the chain prop
erIy adjusted, the horses starred, precipilaling
him to the ground, the wheel passing directly
over his head causing instant death.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18

In order TO accommodate such OF our suSscri-
bers who are indebted 10 US, and cannot make
it convenient TO pay. we are willing to receive
in discharge Of their subscription money, loi
Of good sound wood We trust that number
of patrons will avail themselves Of this oppor-
luni,y to square up their accounts -and whilst
they are abou. it we hope they will bring easy
splitting wood
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
Louisiana Election. .

The election in Louisiana for Representatives
in Congress, Members Of the State Legislature,
&c. took place on the first inst.
The Congressional delegation is the same as
last yeat-one Wing 10 three Locos. Legisla-
iure probably Loco, as before-bo,h parties
claim a gain. sssa3s.vh
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18

H9 Mr., Sawyer Of Ohio, was killed on the
l7ih ul,, in consequences Of coming in contact
wRh the Telegraph wires, while riding fas.
horse. Tbe wires had been lowered 10 make
repairs, and coming against Them unexpectedly,
bis throat was SO cut as to produce Instant
death ,1.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18

The very funniest law suit, arising from po-
hlicai er-zealousness, OF which we have ever
heard, was in progress in The city of Allegheny
al the latest accounts. Whilst Mr.. Campbell
now Mayor of that city, was candidate for
the Office, John Chess, we'll known citizen,
took The opposite side Of the question. and even
lie, his political feelings gel 50 warm thas be
said, "N Campbelis elected Mayor will leave
the city," Mr.. o. S. Palmer, a friend of Mr.
Campbell, heard bis threat on the part of Mr.
q Chess, and in presence of witnesses promised
10 give him, the said John Chess, ten dollars i
he would keep bis word TO eracuaie the city
Mr.. Campbell was elected Mayor and Mr.
Chess, as good as this word, packed up hi,
traps and left the good ei'y Of Allegheny. con
rinced that she was joined 10 her poliiica
idols, and that il was best TO lde4 her alone.
In process Of time he sent sbift 10 Mr. O.. S
Palmer, for the ten dellars, which he consid
cred be was entitled to for leaving the city
Mr.. Palmer did nor fork up whefeupon M;
Chess sued him before ESQ. Hays sfor that a
moDnt. Ne have not yet learned The result.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18

A bill has passed to a third reading in the "
Y Legislature 10 tax old bachelors and widow
ers seven dollars each, the proceeds to be sp
piled TO the 'suppor, aud common school edu-
calon Of the poor orphan children of The towns
in which such bachelors aud widowers shall
reside" lxsG bsElaaoe tas
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
The Plainffled Bank.

An order has been issued by the Chancellor
of New Jersey, directing the receivers of the
PfaiafIeid Bank 10 reopen their books. that the
balance Of fse bill holders may come in for
their SHARE of the assets - Fsae
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
Lawrence Tearney.

III Sheriff HILLMAN, Of Northampton codn-
ly, has received from Governor Skunk, a war
rant, directing him TO execute Lawrence Tear
ney, on the Sd of December next. ay
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18
FOR THE JEFFERsoNIAN REPUBLICAN.
Acr0slicaI Enigma.


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after.
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5, 3, Q, 4, 7. is a plant Of the genus
Achiilea
! !" 6f5, 81, 3,is always waTing with the hearts
Of Lads and Lassies.
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My wholeis the name Of one of Americas most
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Answer next week. slaga1 sasd IoNE
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18

zao The Perry County Democra, recommends
Gov. Skunk as the Democrats candidate for
The Presidency in lS4s. and lhe DoyIeslown
Democrat endorses The recommendation. Boo.
hoo. u ~
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18

UYA man, living alone, and .laboring under
delirium tremens, al Someryille, N. j., was
burned to death in his bed the other night. He
has wife 10 Ireland, and daugner q, Eas,on,
Penn'a.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18

Dem Foyns.-A dealer in ready made linen,
N. Y adverlses his shirts and chemiset,s un.
der The melllierous appelIa'ion Of .eMale and
Female envelopes" He'll do q fVaa 81
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18

Santa Anna being asked if he had any per-
sonal dealings with Taylor and ScotI, replied
!" Yes. have kept upsa running account with
both of ,hem"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-18

The editor Of the MiI,onian has received a
BEET weighing IL p pounds The editor ol
,he Village Record was shown one the other
day, akst weighed IS '3-4 pounds. And The
Aashiagton(P Pa )ReporieT meniieps one raised
in ihai bosoDgh, weighing 2 pounds, and mea-
su5ing 80 inches in circumference,