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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03
From the Baltimore Clipper.

ARREST OF GEN. ScoTT. 1--WE live in strange
times, or rather in times of strange evenrs---
General Scott, the commander -in-chef of the
American armies, has been arrested and or.
dered for trial, but for what offence is unknown
TO The public, and we suspect TO all bu, the
power which has ordered his arrest. Ii has
been brought as charge against republics, that
they are ungraeful and the treatment which
Gen. Scott has received will not dscredit the
accusation. With an inferior force he has con-
Quoted our army through well fought and bloody
battles in triumph TO Mexico----he has dispersed
the Mexican army and subdued all opposition
--and as reward for his distinguished services,
he is arrested and brought before Cour, Mar
lial for trial The Presiden, will have to JUS
tify this harsh measure before the people-or
falling i, will be attributed 10 political prejudice,
or worse motive. The arbitrary sacrifice of
such man as General Scott, will not be si-
lently acquiesced in by the people.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

STRONG WoMEN-Henry Colman says the
most remarkable instance of strength and endur-
ance is perhaps to be found in the fish-women of
Edinburgh, who attend market from distance of
more than two miles, on foot. Their loads of fish,
in baskets s}ung upon their backs, often weigh
two hundred pounds. They stop to rest but once
on the road, and after their arrival are found cry
ing their fish in all parts of the town. 'EIOw
many" asks Colman, "of the Chesrut street, or
Washington street, or Brodway bellies, would it
require even to lift one of these loads from the
ground g. He says these women are in appear
ance, of fair complexion, and not by any means
ill-looking.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

LORD BYRON AND THE PREss.-The fol.
lowing remarks were made by Lord Byron in
speaking of some comments madeby thenews-
papers regarding his poem--"Hours Of idle
ness"
'There is no man, however thick HEADED
or heartless, who would not smart under a
knowledge that he was held up in fifty copies
Of newspapers; there is, however, no one but
very thin-skined fool who would, as the
phrase goes stop paper because it did not
chime in with all his notions, or because it at.
tackled him. Whatever foihle may have,
am not guilty Of this miserable foolery."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

" When the celebrated engineer Brunei,
who accomplished the desperate experiment
of tunnehing the Thames river, was brought
before a committee Of the British Parliament,
he was asked if a speed of eighty miles per
hour on certain railroad would be much
more dangerous to the travellers upon II than
a speed of forty?
1T would be just the same said he.
And speed of ninety
fJust the samen
And speed ofa hundred
Just the same!' 'For,' added he, 'if the
cars should run off the track at the rate offor-
ty miles per hour, the passengers would all
60 to the ID, and at one hundred miles per
hour they could not conveniently go any far
therp
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03
Gen. Scott Superseded.

The National Inelligencer, after mentioning
The fact of Gen. ScoTT's suspension, as an
nounced by Mr. CAss in the U. S. Senate, re.
marks:
glorious reward lis not this y for the sue.
cesslul enterprises, skilful strategy, and bloody
victories OF the brave and veteran GeneIal-in-
Chief of the Amy, whose achievements, unsur-
passed in the annals of any naon, have given
undying renown TO the arms of his country, and
who, if report be true, has even conquered a
peace.
TO make this grateful acl complete, the Courl
should be held at Cerro Gordor or Chapulle pee,
and not a, Peroie
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

DID THEY ALL FIGHT The Washington cor
respondent of the Charleston News, says: Gen.
Quitman, day or two ago, in conversation with
friend, related an anecdote. have not yet
seen it in print, and will, therefore, relate it in
nearly his own words. General, did they all
fght!" Eight" he exclaimed, and his eye
kindled with enthusiasm, ''Ill tell you. Within
a mile Of the city of Mexico, where you know
we had hard fighting, was standing talking to
General Shields as to the mode of action. Be-
fore us the Mexican cannon were belching forth
fire and smoke, and the musketeers were not idle
Gen. Shields left me- | took out my pocket
glass to reconnoitre, to see where we could make
the most effective attack; and while | had it to
my eye, heard something fall heavily at my
feet; looked down and beheld it was one of my
men. A ball had struck him in the knee, and he
was bleeding profusely. His wound was tied up
with handkerchief and he was removed about
FIVE feet from me. was interested for the man.
He was unable to sit even. He had twisted him.
self around, and was feeling for his musket,
which he finally caught by the bayonet, and drew
it to him. Occasionally glanced in the direc-
tion of the soldier While had been attending
to other matters, he had turned on his side,
and had actually hls gun in shooting position
He fired at the enemy. approached, and re-
marked to him, "My good fellow, haven't you
had enough of fighting yet 7" He looked at me,
and in tone which seemed to ask forgiveness,
replied, "Why General-I-couldn't- help-it."
"This is the spirit" continued Gen. Quitman,
switch animates our army; all creation can't.
whip them. We are invincible."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03
SOmuambulisIn.

The Easlon Wing of The I'd instant, says
A remarkable case Of walking. or rather "run-
ming in sleep" occurred tn this place abou,
O'Clock on Monday evening last. A young
man, is years Of age, and generally enjoying
excellent health, and who was affected with
soreness Of the throat and other symptoms OF
disease arising from violent cold, for which
early in the afternoon he had been bled and
otherwise medically treated by one of our
ables, physicians, under the delusion iha, two
Of those sleeping in the same room with him
had been already murdered, and tha, his own
life was in imminent danger, sprang from his
bed, hurried down stairs, opening three doors,
ovenurning some benches, and without hat,
coae or shoes, and in The pelting rain. running
the whole length OF Fermer street from The
BushkiH to the Lehigh, carefully avoiding The
persons whom be met in The street thence
passing TO the Lehigh bridge, and from there,
still running mos. furiously, up Pomfret street
slmos, 10 the Court House, and again return
ing by The same street, as far as The hotel OF
Mr.. Bells, where seeing a light, he entered,
was fortunately recognized and when addressed
by name, his delusion vanished and his strength
failed. He was kindly clohed by some gen.
,smen of the hotel, and in his weakness led
back to HE friends. who, though overwhelmed
with amazement. hasiened to divest him of his
wet elo'hing. aad wrapping him 10 warmed
fammels, again pu. him TO bed, where be slept
soundly Bniil mosaing, and swoke with bis
health apparently benefited by the strange ope.
ration.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03
Leni Lenapee Institute.

III On Friday (to-mouow) evening, the
4,h inst, a, O'Clock in the evening" this soci-
ETY. will NEE, a, the Cour, House in S.rouds-
burg. ]. l.. RINewAr will deliver lecture
upon The Age ire live in" and DR.. J. V. MAT
TIsoH will continue his lectures upon Geology.
After which, questions of scientific or literary
nature will be proposed and considered. The
public generally are respectfully and earnestly
invited 10 attend
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03
The Presidents Wars.

The Louisville Journal is afraid tha, The Ad-
minis.falon is getting more wars upon lis hands
than i, can manage with any sort Of convenience,
and enumera.es its war upon Mexico. its war
upon Gen. Taylor and his friends, its war upon
the Constitution, its war upon the currency, its
war upon the rivers and harbors, aud its war
upon the peoples colfee-po,s and tea kettles.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

Last night, just before dark, we were told
of a "skylark whose name although lannon's
will never be stainless; for by his own non
sense and guilty conscience, in trying to
double has got into trouble, himselfand ius-
trious daddy.in.law.
A man named o. 'Connor, " no greatshakes',
in homer, went out with Miss Brady nice
little lady, and treated to brandy and sponge.
cake and candy, and more things so dainty
and kisses SO plenty, at house far off kept
by Peter d. Shaw.
But at length the sad fellow grew awfulIv
mellow, and as he was walking and kissing
and talking, purse full of rhino, Q wish il
was mine, oh!) he snatched from her pocket
and cleared like a rocket; but soon he
was taken while tracks he was maxim
They were about to assign him where JUS
tice might find him, but the maid in her horror,
came forward in sorrow, her little heart hea.
wing and her eyes grieving, beggedthe officers
honor would pity poor Connor-to which he
consented as said Connor repented. When off
went the couple with limbs very supple, and
left US presuming that maiden so blooming,
herself to life of much trouble was DOOM
ing. For Connor the blockhead, who picked
the maids pocket, when married we are think
ing will beat her like winking.
The old mans heart was broken at this ter.
rlble token, for he had raised up his daughter
just as he had oughter, and when his house
would not hold her and young rascal St0H
her, he raved like demon, making more
noise than three men. But as the young folks
were married and together had tarried, at first
not entering the old mans shelter-he dspel-
led the delusion and on hasty conclusion, put
rocks in the pocket Of his Son-in-laac theft!
-[Cin. Signal.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

UT A Taylor meeting was held at Easton
on the 24th Bla Fhe Sentinel" says. =" We
doubt whether that msnis Rew living who ever
witnessed larger or more enthusiastic meet
ing, than the one held in the Court House on
Monday nigh. last, TO give expression 10 the
feelings of the Democracy Of Northampton, rel
alive to the elevation Of Gen Zachary Taylor,
ie The Presidency.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

II J News from Vera Cruz 10 The 9Th uli.,
has been received, to the efiec, that Captain
Rnff's company, under command of Lieutenant
Walker, escorling !rain from Vera Cruz, was
attacked by about four hundred guerrllas, near
the little town Of Santa Fe, and lost in The en-
gagemenI about ten men, large number OF
pack mules, and abou, 100000 worth Of prop.
erly The loss of The enemy vas about TWEEN
tyi men.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

The National In,elligencer contains an able
letter from Hon. JOEL R. PoINsETT, of South
Carolina, TO Mr.. Senator Butler, in which he
takes strong and decided ground agains, the
policy Of The administration, connected with the
affairs Of Mexico. He says with emphasis,
tha. "it viH lead to still further useless erpend-
iture of blood and treasure, and ,UiH finally haze
to be a6andonedf" :"
Mr.. Poinseu was The United States Minis
ter al Mexico for several years.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

There is msn,in Pennsylvania who is so
forgetful Of countenanees that his wife is obliged
TO keep wafer stuck 10 the end Of her nose in
order ,hs, he may distinguish her from other
ladies'. Eren then, he occasionally makes a
mistake, and associates himself with some OH
eT oman.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03
MARRIED..

In the month of January 1s4S. by the Rev. Mr..
Harpel, Mr.. CHARLES w. DAVIS, of BustletowD,
Philadelphia county, to Miss LUCINDA STRuSk'
of Monroe county.
Married by the Rev. Mr.. Heilig. on Tuesday
evening, Feb. l. l64s-Mr. CHARLES d. BRoD-
HEAD, to Miss RACHEL D. KELLER.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03
S3,921,9oo 90
6s0,896 s5
4,6O2.79O S5
3,576,390 90
Total amount,
Estimated expenditures,

Estimated balance in the Treas
ury on the Est of December,
ls4s, T,O26,40O IS
The total funded debt of-,hc Commonwealth
is $50 ,220, 1925. "Relief" notes in circulation
1851. .S64. Outstanding interest certificates,
1858, $50. Domestic creditors scrip, 500, ,095.
Judge Banks is decidedly in favor Of the i'm.
mediate withdrawal Of all the outstanding q Re-
lief" Issues.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

A gentleman meeting one Of his friends who
was nsosent, expressed great concern for his
embarrassment You are mistaken my dear
sir" was the reply, "'lis not /, it is my credi-
tors who are embarrassed"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

PAYMENT OF lNTEREsT.--rhe bill appropri.
aIing 100000 for The payment of the Feb.
rnary aud August interest, on The funded debt
OF tie State. has passed boh branches of the
he Legislature.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03


In The I" Cincinnati Gazette" of late date,
we find the following letter from Judge Mclean,
by which i, will be seen lha, that eminen, jurisl
regards the war as " unnecessarily and uncon-
s,i,u,ionalIy commenced; )" and ,ha, in regard
to its further prosecution he recommends meas
ures which would open the eyes Of the people
to The burhens they are having heaped upon
them by this Administration:
WASHINGTON, Jan. Z, l648
Dear Sir--To all human appearance the ter.
minalion OF this miserable war with Mexico is
more remote than when The first blow was struck
In my judgement it was unnecessarily and un-
cons,ilulionally commenced, by marching our
army into disputed territory in the possession
in Mexico. And, think, tha, Congress, who
unques,onably have the power, should put an
end 10 the war on just and honorable principles.
After agreeing upon The terms on which a
treaty should be made. they should call upon
The Executive by resolution to offer peace to
Mexico upon ,ha. basis and during the negc-
tia,ion hos,ili,es should be suspended. If the
president shall refuse to do this, in the military
appropriation bills the army should be required
TO take such positions as shall carry out the
views of Congress.---These bills the Presiden,
could not veto, and he would be bound by their
requirements This may be done by the House.
l hope that Congress will refuse to issue any
more treasury notes. The notes demanded, in
addition TO those already in circulation, would
flood the country with lha, description of paper.
Such an emission would constitute govern
ment bank controlled and managed by party
Administration We have now fifteen millions
of treasury notes in circulation, and authority
to issue five millions more. would no, in
crease this circulation dollar, but reduce i, as
rapidly as possible. Such system would be
incomparably more dangerous TO the public
morals and the public liberty. than any other
system Of banking that could be devised.
To meet any deficiency Of the revenue to
pay the current expenses of the war, would
authorize loans at par, paying not more than
six per cent interest, and if loans cannot be
made at this rate, let the administration resor.
10 a system of taxation which shall cause the
people to feel the expense Of the war. All
wars should be accompanied by system Of
direct and internal taxation. Nothing short Of
this can show, in addition to the sacrifice Of
life, what we pay for military glory. This was
the policy in The better days Of The republic.
The late war with England was nobly sus-
tanned by The people, not only in The field but
by the payment of taxes. And they will sus.
tain every just war in which our country shall
be involved Blu, risk nothing in saying that
an auemp, TO adop, such system of taxation
would wind up this Mexican war in sixty days
And this shows ,ha. the war should be put an
end to. This may be done by Congress in
ninety days, and | pray God that they may do
it. Truly yours, JOHN MCLEAN.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03
naniniIy I!

nanimiiy!
Honor and fame forever 10 the brave old Gen.
eral who, in these times, thinks and says such
things TO the American people.
North american.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03

A Taylor Meeting was held at Wilmington,
Del, on Saturday week.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-02-03
State Finances.

Judge BANKS annual report gives faIteriug
picture OF the condition of The State finances.
He estimates the receipts Of the present fiscal
year, as follows.
Receipts from all sources, s3,e2I, 900 90
Balance in the Treasury on the
lsi OF December, lS47, ex-
elusive of the unavailable de.
posi-, in The United States
Bank, $50, 1896 IS
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-08
SPRING AND SUMMER ororuImc

A LIKED MuNROE & co, No. "a .MAG4ZLvE
Street. have received by recent arrivals yery choice a.
sotmen OF fashionable SUMMER CLoTHISG To which tbev
MOULD invite the attention of their friends aM customers
ne looWng described goods all of the latest SyIS and
are inade and trimmed in the very best manner ii nnr
go3iS are warran- ed in every respect ~ AL oo
coats, Frocks and Sacs of the following mate
and h rfench Mer4o; Dap Etc Parametta black dab
ahd Dlue Alpaca; Drap de Vienne; French lana Cloth
HaSpah Tweed Croton Cloth; Dap dIndia; white brown
ana yellow Linen Linen Lsado Check: Striped Linen
on w owe and mixed Casmerette, etc etc
Polka Goats of the following materials Rack and bue
nfa tp Efe black and coloed Cloth; Lama Cloth Cash
Linen, etc N' 0''h' 'e'o' """ SisS"
TraP Etc Drap de Venne; Paametta Alpaca Drap de
ak' sngle-mIlled French Doeskin Kuban de Lame
eIess variety Of French Dngs India Nankeen Lado
eth, white Linen Drill; plain white Irish Linen; heavy
a ne white Linen Duck; French English and American
Vests Of the following materials Black and coored Satin;
Diack and coored Silk Bombazine white and fancy Mar
See-Fong collar straight collar and double breas!ed
Cashmere black and fancy Velvet light silk and Satin
Shirts and Drawers: White Linen and Muslin Shirts;
striped linen and cotton shirts brown, pink and white
Ton knit; game cotton, game menno flannel and
silk I ndershirts and Drawers
Rich and fancy silk Crayais; Muslin and Base Cravats;
Linen and silk Hdkts; Suspenders, Gloves Hahose etc
Also-Trunks, palises, Carpet Bags and Umbrellas.
- We are now selling our stock Of heavy WINTER
ap32dp ALFRED MUNRoE & co. "a Magazines st.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-08

COUNTERFEIT GoLD.-The Natchez Courier
ne,,'ions counterfeit Victoria sovereign dated
iofZ' winch somebody seems to have passed mon
MN 'here. The Courier says, it is. with tn. ey
'eP.'oh OF being very little thicker, (Which can.
o' NC discovered by the eye perfect imitation of
"ie seiiuiie-there being no defect in the die nv
"nich 1t can be detected. 1t rings well, but weighs
only ll4t grains, being grains lighter than Tho
brltish sovereign. 1t is doubtless composed Of the
same metal as the recent countereits Of tho A.;
can halt and quarter eagles, but even ba,,er
ted People should be very careful how ,,sn 70
ceive Victoria sovereigns of that date ;, "0s io-
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-08

ST.. CHARLES THEATRE-NIss Julia Dean was
honored with a brilliant and crowded house last
night, on the occasion of her benefit-a just and
merted tribute to her beauty, worth, and talent
Weare glad to perceive that the managers have ell
gagged Miss Dean for four nights more, and she
will repeat her favorite and popular character of
" Eyadne,' in Shells fine tradegy of that name,
tonight. We consider "Evadne one of Miss
Deans very best presentations, and advise all who
enjoy good play, to attend.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-08

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION AT PAWTUCKET.-Ihe
boiler of the Howe Print Works, carried ON by
Crawford, Carpenter Dana, opposite Central Falls
Village, Pawtucket, blew up yesterday, at about
o'clock, destroying the lives of five individuals,
and severely, if not MORALLY, wounding ten or
twelve others. The accident happened while most
of the hands, who live at some distance and bring
their dinners, We're eating in the engine room.
About half the boiler was blown over the top of
barn, some twenty rods, in a meadow. The build
ing, which spacious, two stories front and three
stories back, was completely wrecked. Our cores
pondent had not time to learn further particulars.
He writes that the engineer not dead, but
barely alive. A deaf and dumb boy had just been
brought from the ruins, at half past two, who was
not dead, but could not survve.-Boston (.MaSs.)
Chronotype March 30.
MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. - This
body met at Jefferson City on the 9th ult., and
commenced balloting for candidates for Governor.
On the first five ballotings, Mr.. Claiborne F.
Jackson,-of Howard county, received the greatest
number of votes. DR.. Relf S chances being con-
sidered desperate, he was Withdrawn, and on the
next four ballotings, Mr.. Austin A. King, of the
Platte district, received the greatest number of
votes. Neither candidate having received ma
jority, the Convention adjourned to the succeed
ing day
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-08

VALUE OF New MExICo-A long letter in the
Washington Union, of the Both ut., from William
Singer, of the U. S. Army, goes to disprove, almost
entirely, Senator Webster's statement of the nom
value of the New Mexican territory which the late
treaty gives u.s. Mr. Singer has been on the ground
and speaks from personal observation He describes
the country much varied, but Astounding in fertile
and beautiful land-valley and mountans-rvers-
plains, and so-forth; with some of The finest bays
in creation
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-08

MR. AsToR WILL.-The New York Sun of
u'e ols' ull. says rumor was current yesterday
10 the effect that Mr.. Astors will was opened be-
lore his body was cold. He had decided away all
OF his property and signed the deeds himself 50
mat there should be no quarreIling about divisions
lie lett $1,000 per annum to each of his e,ecutors
"ii'h the estates are settled The first part Of the
sorry is doubtful the last NAV be true
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-08

THREE DAYS LATER FROM VERA CRUz-The
schooner Creole, Capt. Allen, arrived last night
from Vera Cruz, which port she left on the Both ut
We received papers by this arrival, but learn
verbally from Capt. Allen, that nothing had been
received from the interior later than was brought
10 this city by the steamship NewO-leans. The
steamship Ohio was to leave on the LIST inst, with
the u S. mail, Uia Tampco. and may be expected
here to-day
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-04-08

FROM THE BRAzos-By the arrival last night Of
the schooner Sarah Jane, Capt. McGee which left
Brazos Santiago on the 3lst, we have received the
Matamoros Flag of the 29th ult., the columns of
which do not contain any thing new