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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
Effects of WhigiSlIl.

The influence exer,ed by Wing Canal
Commissioner and Wing State Treasurer, is
beginning TO exhibit in all the departments of
the State Government. Mr.. Power, backed
by Mr.. Burns, has been the means of saving
thousands of dollars 10 The State, and prevent
ing thousands more from being lavishingly and
uselessly thrown away upon political favori,es
by the Skunk dynasty and Judge Banks has
so managed the affairs of his department that,
according TO the statements of The friends of
Gov. Skunk, 1.-the treasury will contain suffi-
cenl cash before the frs. Of August TO pay the
semi annual interest on the State debt, and have
balance Of one hundred thousand dollars to be
applied TO other purposes"
These are important facts for the considera-
lion of The Taxpayers and if one Wing in
the Canal Board and one Wing " on the hill'
at Harrisburg can effee. such condition OF
things, how much more Jealous should they la
Dor 10 place more such Wings a, the head OF
State affairs. Mr.. Pow er's management as Ca
nal Commissioned produces in one year one
million Of dollars profit on the canals and rail
roads," and Judge Banks few months super
vision Of the Treasury department, no, only
produces in advance sufficient TO pay off The
August interest in the State debi, bu, leaves a
surplus of " one hundred thousand dollars an the
treasury for other purposes" Remember, these
are the admissions of the opponents of the
Whig party. Poor Men," as we'll as the tax
ridden Farmers, would do we'll 10 read and pom
der on these lacts.-Lancaster Union and Trib-
une.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
General Irwin.

Was there ever such confusion and trouble
TO find something 10 urge as an objection 10 q
candidate for Office, as there is in the case o
the Whig candidate for Governor Trouble
racking Of brains, searching Of records, and af
ter all, all ends in less than smoke There
stands Gen. Irvin unscalhed, unharmed, un.
louched-no more impression made upon him
than the fly made on The horn Of the stately OK
First, in the furry of the moment, it was
said Gen. Irwin is wealthy. The wiry edge
was all taken from this on its being ascerlaned
wha, an immense amount of money Gov. Skunk
had received from the Public Treasury, during
the score and half OF years he has held Office,
and fed at the public crib.
Mex, it was said Gen. Irwin is an Iron mas
ter, and this was urged as Bug-bear, if not a
Bear-bug. The though, perhaps occurred TO
the accusers, that there are host of men in
Pennsylvania who work in Iron, or use imple-
ments made of Iron. against whom the cry OF
smelling Of Iron, will lay with equal force. So,
they mus, ease off on this point, lest they in
jure Skunk by that cry.
Mex, il was said Gen Irwin, when in Con.
gress voted 10 tax Tea and Coffee. Then il
was remembered ,ha. only last winter, Presi-
den, Polk recommended ,ha, tax be laid on
Tea and Coffee, and an effort was made to bring
i, about If Gen Irwin had SO voted, to urge
il as an objection would be admitting that Polk s
effort TO have Tea and Coffee taxed was wrong
1t was found 100 that Gen. Irwin was and is op-
posed 10 such tax, and his accusers must ease
off again.
The last effort, as yet, is the publishing let
ter purporling to have been written by Gen. IT.
vim l6 years ago. The offence in the letter
is il purports 10 ask some one to vote for him,
and makes Gen. Irwin boas, of his iberality.-
Now it is extremely doubtful whether those
who publish the letter believe it was written by
Gen. Irwin. 1t is so unlike him that it needs
proof 1t lacks on the face of it one essential
requisite to entlle i. TO credence. The name
of the person written to, if he had a name, is
withheld. If the letter is genuine would the
name of The witness be withheld ? We defy
any one who has published the letter to give
the name of witness. That however will not
be done. BY and by they will doubtless be-
come ashamed of it, and abandon that charge.
Why not come out at once gentleman, and
make some charge, so tangible and true, that
you can stand by it If you can find nothing
else, tell your readers that Gen Twins nose is
on the front side Of his face, and that his mouth
is just below il. Tell them he raises cattle
and pigs and grain, and that he knows how to
plow, and gather crops.
We shall endeavor to keep our readers in.
formed of the charges that are brought agains,
Gen. Iryin-W WIkeSbarre Aduocate
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
The State Interest.

The payment of the semi.annuaI interest on
The State Bonds commenced at The Bank of
Pennsylvania, on Monday morning, with funds
enough on hand and two hundred thousand dol
lars to spare-and This too after refunding two
hundred thousand dollars borrowed by au,hor-
ty Of the legislature 10 meet the February inter.
est, which came due Immediately after The ac-
cession Of Judge Banks TO The Office of Treas
urer. This is rather fat,erng commentary
upon The dolefui Locoloco predictions Of disas-
Ter 10 the Commonwealth, upon the appoints
men, of Wing in the place of Locofoco
State Treasurer. Perhaps the people will con-
clude 10 try similar change in lhe Office OF
Governor, and in the majority of The Board Of
Canal Commissioners Bucks Co. Intel.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
The PIainfieid Bank Again.

We copy the following stalemen, in relation
10 This institution, from Thompson's Bank Note
Reporter, believing ,ha, ii may be of interest TO
some OF our readers.
"Of the assets of The Plainfeld Bank, over
$50 900 Of notes. checks, &c, are in the hands
of an attorney, by The name OF Brewster
These had been placed in The hands of Mr..
Brewster by The Beaches, who had given the
Receivers an order for the notes, checks, &C.,
or for The money as il should be collected
Brewster accepted The order, and estimated un-
der oath, the notes TO be good for $34, ,o0o.--
Since the return of Moses Y Beach from the
south he has caused a notice 10 be served on
Brewster, prohibiting him from giving either
money or notes 10 the Receivers.
Again, responsible man in Albany owes
The Bank $500. The Receivers had abou,
concluded an arrangement 10 receive the money
in monthly or sixty days instalments. When
VI. Y. Beach returned, he notified the man no,
and defeat the Receivers, on The ground, iha,
notes given in exchange for Plainfeld money
Of denominations less than FIVE dollars were
null and void. This notice from Beach broke
up the arrangement, and there is but lille pros
Pect OF getting anything from that claim.
Again. The real estate at Plainfeld is
worth $4,000, and would readily bring tha,
sum; but Beach has circulated notice there
that he will contest the Receivers lille 10 The
highest court. Under This threat nobody will
buy the property"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
RICHMOND, July 81.

The New Orleans Picayune learns from a
source entitled TO all credit, that Pierce did no,
leave Vera Cruz on the l7lh, but expected to
start on the evening of the 18th. His health
was completely e-established.
The Governor of Vera Cruz had received in
formation that an attack would be made on he
place as soon as General Pierce left, and he
took The necessary precautions to repel il if
made.
The letters published in the Picaynne say
nothing IN relation 10 The force collected al the
Na'ionas Bridge TO oppose The march Of our
troops.
Letters from authentic sources al the Cap.
ilal, received at Vera Cruz, assert positively
that Santa Anna was in favor of peace, and
that he was only waiting till the peace party
acquired an undisputed ascendency belure de-
claIing himself.
Ii was unknown a, Vera Cruz whether the
Peace Commissioners were selected by Santa
Anna or Congress-. or whether Congress had
assembled al all. Ii was understood that Con-
gress had been summoned TO assemble on The
7,h
The Commissioners named may be classified
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
Eiereu Days later from Europe.

The Steamship Washington arrived at New
York on Friday last, after a passage Of fifteen
days from Southampton, having left there on the
18th ut.
The political news is not important.
The decline in prices of grain and flour contin-
ued for several days after the Britannia sailed
but heavy storm checked the downward tenden-
cy, and a temporary Improvement of Is to 2s per
quarter took place. Every change of the atmos-
phere is narrowly watched. The weather had
been very propitious and the prospect was excel
lent.
The reports from the European markets are
good
The potatoe crop is generally healthy.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
ROsin paving.

A portion Of one Of the streets in Fayeue.
vile, North Catolina, is actually paved with
solid rosin. correspondent Of the Boston
en- carriage over this novel pavement several
times, and capital road il makes. Ii has a
Sesuiifol clear look, presenting smooth hard
surface. and il never rots. The manufacturer
means TO cas-, j, into blocks OF The right shape
and size for constructing aqueducs. water cour-
ses, and sewers.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05

|, is reported that some of the slave holders
in Maryland intend entering suit al The Supreme
Cour. Of The United States against the State of
Pennsylvania, for the recovery of damages sus-
tanned from he loss of slaves " no have run off
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
Death Warrant.

We learn from the Eason Wbig that LAW
RENEE TuRNEY, who was convicted of murder IN
April last, will be executed on Friday the Ist day
of October next The warrant was read to the
prisoner few days since. He received the in
,elligence without much emotion, and persisted in
to die.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05

O." Who are the Federaliss I" inquiries the
Locofocos. Ask JAMES BUCHANAN, who as one
of the leaders of the old Federal party published
an Address TO the People of this State, commen-
cing Z" WE AS FEDERALISTS," &c.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
The potatoe crop is generally healthy.

II When the Monroe Democrat" talks abou,
TORIES, does it allude TO Mr.. Polk's grandfather
who turned TORY during the Revolution, donned
RED COAT, and took refuge in the BRITISH
CAMP1
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05

C. L. BARNES, at Milford, is duly author
lied TO act Agent for this paper to receive sub
scriptions, advertisements, orders for job-work,
and payments for the same.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05

A wagish son of Erin once gave he follow
ing loss, -" Here's wishin yon may niyer die,
nor nobody kill ye, until ye knock yer brains
oul against The silver knocker ofyour own door .
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
Singular Death.

A child OF Mrs. Charles Chapman, of Dan
bury, Coma, was poisoned on The 9Th inst, by
Pu'nng visiting card In rs mouth. which It's
mother had gwen II TO play with, and died in
iory.elghl hours. An analysis of the card, by
pr Bennel. showed that The enamel or coating
was composed of carbonate of lead.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05

IT31he debts Of all The States in The Tn.
on, amount 10 $22f,Q23 ,s27,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05

as follows: Iorne Is partisan OF Paredes :;
GarosIisea represents the moderate party, and
Baranda is a creature OF Santa Anna
The Sun Of Anahuac says that the Commits
sioners represent the views of Santa Anna. and
therefore is decidedly Of opinion that Santa An
Ia is favorable 10 peace.
The Arco Iris of the 18Th says The Commits
sionefs have accepted the appointment and de-
parted 10 discharge their duties, and that This
course is approved by the majority of The men
Of influence, who in great degree have con-
rihuted to the adoption of this measure.
One letter mentions as appointed on his COM
mission, Cuevor Corlina and Serro- Lusea-
Santa Anna continued in power, with no change
in the ministry. and that majority Of his cab
met was in favor of an adjustment
The news establishes The arri, al Of Gen Pill
low al Pueba on The 9Th. Gen. Scot had not
moved toward the Capital up 10 the Ilh.
The Plcayune gives the speech Of General
Gushing and the reply Of General Taylor at
The celebration of the 4,h of July at Walnut
Springs, and the toasts and speeches OF Col
Wright, Gen. Gushing aud Gen. Taylor a,
Monterey on the same day
Lieut. Fuller, of The Massachusetts Volnn-
teers, gave the following toast al The celebra-
tion of the 4lh, al Monterey
F." General Taylor--We hail him as our mex,
Presldent-may his civil he as brilliant as his
military career"
Gen. Taylor in responding 70 this sentiment
spoke as follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen 81 never
had the vanity TO aspire TO or look for that ele-
vated situation which has just been alluded 10
but if my fellow counTymen think proper 10
elevate TO distinguished and honorable a
position, certainly will do my best 10 dis
charge the duties of that responsible position
faithfully; bu, if any other candidate is prefer
red and offered, who may be more competent
than myself, need not say that ! acquiesce
most cheerfulIy in their decision, and shall re-
joice that there is one more worthy 10 repre-
sent them in the highest Office in heir gift"
The following despatch. received subsequent
to the above, again throws doubt upon the ap-
Pointment of Peace Commissioners
The Commercial Times states tha, French
gentleman arrived at Tampico, who left the
Capital on the 9Th, declares that Congress had
not yet assembled, and nothing was known as
TO the appointment Of Peace Commissioners.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-08-05
How the War was brought about.

AOW tNe war was brought aDOes.
The New Orleans National puls to Mr.. Bu-
chanan the following serious questions, and in
such a manner as to amount TO charges.
Isl. Were you not, as well as Mr. Polk, in
formed by letters, that if Gen Taylor moved
his forces, and took position opposite Mata-
moras, that a collision would lake place, and
were not those letters from such sconrce, as
you could not and did not Jas subsequent events
prove) dlscredil them? Have you not these let
terS on t'te among the private papers of the de-
partment OF State and did you not refuse last
winter TO give copies of them
I'd Were you not shown he spondence
of Gen. Arisla with gentleman of high stand
ing in the United States, one who has held an
important diplomatic office in Mexico, in viii, h
Gen. Arista stated that the Government of the
United States could get By treaty or purchase TO
The line of the Rio Grande
Sd. Were you not shown note Of Gen Aris-
ta's in which he stated that if The Government
Of The United States acquired title by purchase
or treaty TO the Rio Grande, that the provinces
of Tamaulipas, ST. Leon, and Zacalecas, would
unite themselves WiM TeraS and come snto tie
confederacy of The United Stctes is not The
letter alluded 10 above, on file in your depart
ment?
4h. Were you no, informed by an express
direct from the camp of Gen. Arlsla, that The
Government of Mexico would receive a Com
missioner 10 settle the boundary question, bu,
would not receive Minister, aud was no, Mr..
Slidell sent off on his useless errand after you
received the express from Arista's camp e
Have you not got the leuer sent by that express
IN your possession, and others, subsequently,
written, by the same hand from New Orleans ?
9th. Did you not have several private inter.
views in Washington, with the gentleman who
sent the express from ,Arisla's camp, in which
you thanked him in behalf of the United States
for the services he had rendered the govern.
men', and did you not, as well as Mr.. Polk, en-.
nrely approve of his views and did you not
endeavor to detain him a. Washington, to avail
yourself OF his presence and information
9th. Did you not, at Cabinet Council, Law
before the members The whole CORE spondence e.
and did you not concur with the Hon r. J.
Walker, and other members (ihe Hon John Y
Mason dissentng) that the time for aggressive
measures on the part of the Uniled STATES had
arrived ; and did not the Hon. r. ]. Walker
at that meeting, propose plan to subjugate Me1.
tco 0ath standing army of 5000 men
TN. Have you not been urged by men in
and out OF power, TO produce The letters alluded
10 above, 10 relieve you of the charge Of ac,lne
with dupicily towards Mr.. Polk, and of pre
lending ignorance of the facts contained in rhs
correspondence we have called for!
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-03

demoorat. Up 10 1914 his vote and iodn-'
ence we're always given in local, State
and National contests, 10 the democratic
{ ause and its candidates. At one period
during the gross panic efforts which the
Federalists directed against the admins
tralion and country, SO closely was lie
identified with the democratic party here
that ii was seriously contemplated by a.
date for Congress, a project in which he
himself Ia his warm zeal for Mr. Pan Blu
sen's admiaistraiioa, and 10 his indigna
tion at the inIqui,ous manner in which il
was sssailed, was ready 10 participate,
though it would have required the resig>
nation Of his commission Ia the army, and
the surrender Of his hopes Of preferment
! o his profession. Fortunately the de-
sign was not carried out, aud he remained
in the army TO accomplish destiny no,
less patriotic and far more brilliant.
''During and subsequent to this time,
the journal occasionally assailed the Col
10 its customary style, aud we tear we
could tind in its columns more of ncuI.
patton aud assault for has democracy thau
we now can of eulogy upon his gattantry.
"The Eve Journal indicates the o,igtn
OF the story that he whg friends of Cot.
W. had paid of the mortgage on his prop
cry in Wateryliet, in the statement thai
proposition 10 make an effort for thai
purpose was made by Col. Monroe of N
York, and that after ascertainiog that he
present proprietor would not part with II
except at an advance on his payment, the
idea was given up
We guess that Gen. Worth will laugh
al the idea of his beng ranked among the
wings as much as he " i'll about the story
circulated in the whig prints, that his
",ohig friends had generously paid off his
debts!' This story is one of The man,
big Roorbacks that are manufactured b,
the organs OF whiggery.
1t seems that the Democracy are well
represented 10 Mexico after all the
boastings of the whigs; that we can claim
not oniy Ninety out Of every hundred 'f
the rank and file, but atleast half of the
principal Ulcers BaH. Rep.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-03

fcanal from Columbus to Cleveland will be
turned on to this road as II can be done in
much less time, and as cheap as on the canal.
see by the weekly reports of the Mad
River road, that the No. of passengers this
season has been from 500 to 1000 per week
arriving at Sandusky city; and the amount Of
fore from $1,000 to 1000 per week, indepen-
dant of freight, in part the business on the
line of the road has increased to su ch an ex-
tent that it has been impossible for the road
to do the business, as large quantities Of wheat
and other produce is now lying in the are
houses along the line waiting an opportunity
for shipment.
| have already stated that at Lower San
dusky our road would intersect the road run
ming west to Toledo. will state that the
Charter of the 'Ohio Rail road Co.. which
authorizes Company to make Rail road
from Toledo to the east line of the state, has
recently been purchased by Company in
Boston, and that they are going to take I'M
mediate measures to put the road under con
tract. From the east line of the state it " i'll
be continued on to Dunkink, then to intersect
the great Erie Rail road TO N. York,
| have already said more than I expec ted
to when commenced but much remains to be
said yeti may refer to this subject again.
SANDUSKY.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-03
From the Little Rock Banner.
TIE REM AIMS OF COL. YELL.

The citizens uf Van Buren have dis.
played their patrio ism and high. appre
citation Of the services Of the gallant dead
IN tie honots paid TO the remains of Col
Yell. They reached that city in the
steamer William Armstrong, under the
charge Of Col. Yell, of Jefferson county.
The Intelligencer says.
The committee appointed BY the citi.
zens, and the masons received them, and
conducted them TO the court house, fol.
lowed BY nearly all citizen in the place
They were there left under the charge OF
guard of houor, detailed from the mill
tary al tbs place for that purpose. On
last Friday they were removed and de.
l,ered to the Washington county com-
mi'tee, who proceeded with them to
Fayetteville.
The short time we have to prepare for
the press this article, makes ii 10 ad eaua t. e
for rs to give faithful description OF this
scene. The whole proceedings were
marked with determination on the part
of our citizens, to pay that respect to the
remains of one If our most distinguished d
citizens, who sealed his devotion to his
cuuhiry with his life s blood.
business was suspended during the
proceedings, and the houses on til e streets
, through which the procession moved
were decorated with drapery, and other
en'bl' ms of mourning.
The cavalry company, commanded BY
Captain John Dtenn,n, presented a 6ne
military appea rance, and added much to
the pagent.
"Ihe artillery, commanded by Capt.
X. L. Pryor, remained on the ground
and fired minate guns with admirable ac.
curacy during the moving of the process.
sioa.
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-09-03
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SALE OF REAL ESTATE,
BY ORDER OF COURT.

0S the 10th day of September. ls47, be-
W tween the hours OF | and a'clock, p.
NJ. at the door of the Court House in the
town Of Marien county Of Marion, Chic
w,l be sold to the highest bidder, the fol-
lowing real estate as the property OF David
McLain, deceased, to wit: The west balf
Of the north ives, quarter OF section five,
township four, [southl range fourteen--
containing seventy-twu Is Uo acres. more
or less. Also tie following tract--begin-
ing AT the south west COrner Of fractional
section thirty two, township three, lsoutb
range fourteen; thence nurih along the
section line 6hy seven chains and thirty
nlne links to The line of the late Wyandot
Reservation; thence east along said Res
etvaiou line eleven chains and eighty two
links to a post; thence south, one degree
and thirty five ninutes west, forty three
chains aud seven liuks; thence north, eigh-
ty four degrees and hf'y minutes east, ser-
en- chains and ninety six links to post in
he line dividing the s,dtli west qaarter
Of said section; thence soiIh fourteen
chains and fifty four links to the south
west corner of the east half Of the south
west quarter of said section thirty two;
hence west eighteen chains and eighty
links to the place Of beginning contains
ing seventy five IS 100 acres, more or less.
The above tracts OF land are sold subject
10 the dover estate OF the widow OF said
deceased, aud situate in Wyandot county,
.. also the following tract, free Of dover,
to wit; The east half of the south easi quar-
ter OF fractional section thirty one, town-
ship three, Tsouthl range fourteen, in said
county of W andot, containing eighty 62>
100 acres, more or less. Terms OF sale
one third cash in haud, one third in sixs {
and lha remainder in twelve months; the
deferred pay ments to he secured b, mort.
gage un TIE primises, with interest there
on from Tie day Of sale.
THOMAS MCLAIN.
Administrator Of said Estate.
August 6. lc41 -43 -4w 81.