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Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

STEAMBOAT ExPLosioN.-The steam
er Weslwood, Captain Swiler, while ~.
ing AT the depot Of the Mexican Gull Rail,
road at the English Turn, about o o'clock
Yesterday morning, burst all her three
boilers, scattering the fragments of tho
boat several hundred yards in all directions
killing three white and one black men,
and badly scalding several others VINO ro.
maincd upon the wreck, which was broken
loose from the shore and drifcd down the
river. Capt. S. was blown overheard, but
succeeded in getting ashore, was badly
scalded and severely injured in the breast;
the Pilot was also blown overheard and
swan ashore. Both The engineers and
several Of the deck hands are missing
One Of the men was blown about one hun.
dred yards from the boat. The Wesiwood
was loaded with coal for Cat Island, TO SUP.
ply the British steamer touching at that
place.-N o. Bulletin, 20h uh.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05
From The N. o. Pieagaae, 2Oh ulf.
FROM THE RIO GRANDE.

There have been several arrivals since
our last from The Rio Grande, by which we
have received the Malamoras Flag OF the
IIh inst.
Patrick Duly, private in the 10Th la.
lanlry, was shot recently while attempting
TO "run The guafd," With two other soldiers.
The following paragraph is from the Flag
of the 9TH:
Late intelligence fom the Monterey
road, says thal several can loads ul mef-
ehandlse were taken few days sinee by
robbers near papagalas. Tie gentle Jlen
in charge oi the goods was in possession
ol passport from Canales-sn it appears
that his passports are hui an Indifferent
kind Of projection. We luther learn that
Gen. Tailor LEFT orders .or the merchants 10
be protected and allowed io travel with the
trains going Ia Monterey; alsn. that Gen.
Wool has issued AN order to the effect thai
ang American paying duties 10 Canalcs OF
any other ol The rohbef chiefs viii be con
side'rd lmilur aud punished accordingly,
II "A Mexican of foreigner be found guilty
oi the same oilencr, their goods will he
eonGscalrd. We have seen no official
announcement ol such ufder, but our iniur.
miilon is positive as lis having been is.
sued, aud We are surprised that il has mol
b'en published for tho guidance of lhose
who are every day making themselves lia
bic To tue penalties il imposes.
A large ifaIn has just started from Ca
inarso. Trade at this place is reported
exceedingly dull.
IL is stated that goods are quite plenty in
the interior 50 lar as our occupation extends
aud prices low which must continue To he
the case until some effective means are
used 10 stleul protection 10 the transit ai
merchandise iarher intu the in efior.
The liver is quito low and the nayaa.
ton tedious aud difficult.
We have ronyerscl freely with disiin.
guishcd allieef Who has iuf loug lime
been ON tie lac Of ,hc Riu Glande aud has
jusl returned. lie tells Us that there are
funors thai the MrNicans de signed 10 take
advantage Of Gen. 1a,lol's absence ia
make desrenl upon saliilo, aud the line
10 the Rio GAnde. lie had been assured
by an intelligent man that Gen. Filisnla
was in command Of large larcc At San
Luis--eighl or ten thousand men, while
Mnon had two thousand ervalry near At
hand operating with him. The rumored
purpose Ofthe NeIicans was for Minon Ia
come out by the Llnafes pass out to China,
while with the main body ni his troop
Fihsola should i.ll upon sallillo. Our IN
Dormant ,ays that in The departure of Gen
Taylor the Mckieans feel as il cur whole
army had withdrawn, such was the terror o
bis name among them. Inclined as the,
are 10 strike blow in bis absence. he sli.
thinks they have no such army in the iirlC
as that above named; aud even II il be So
1t will be impossible to surprise Gen
Wool, who is ever on the alert. lie ha,
no doubt that any attack upon Gen. Woo
would prove disastrous 10 the Melican,.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

We wish some OF the Locoloco papers
would tell US what they think Of the inge.
nui'y oil their President, who, although he
cannot hnd any warrant in the Constitu.
ton tor improving the rivers and the har.
bours OF the United States, finds abundant
authority in that instrument Tor sending out
al great expense, an eSpedilan 10 explore
the Dead Sea and hunt in its depths Tor the
remnants Of Sodom and Gomorrah!
Lou Jour.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05
VA S HING TO n;
Wednesday, January ), 1915

To eua fArgoNs--We have in contemplation
the improvement Of our paper by procuring en-
tire new type, and, to be enabled TO do THIS, We
have 10 ask the assistance pi those who have been
pleased to bostow upon US their patronage VIII
all indebted Ia Us, either for subscription, adj
vertisns ,f JOB work, remit Us the amonn, ol
their areeuuis a, as early day us possible, aud
thereby enable US TO ssrTy this obicc, into effect
Its but a trfe 10 each Of them, while the aggre'
rate is aur all l, will cost US considerable, aud
we again ask oar patrons loremember, thai,wiihonl
their assistance Ia themanner suggested, We ean'
no, make the desired improvement
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

RArT MENosiAus s-We arc requested 10 ash
all persons having IA iheir pcssession Memorials
TO Congress for the renewal Of the raa In Red
tiyer 10 forward them 10 the "Rait Committee
at this place. Fist, SEE that every man has an
opportunity 10 put h. Signature thereto, as every
one doubtless feels au interest in It's removal, and
forward them us carry as Passibe, We trust that
all having the memorial n possession, will comply
strictly with the request oi the committee.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05
FRoM SANTA Fr.-Liculenant A Allen,


fRoM SANTA fE,-Liculenant A Allen,
Of Capt. Paul's company Of ST. Louis vol
unicers, siIer severe Journey, arrived
here yesterday from Santa Fe. lie looks.
notwithstanding the hardships oflhc season.
AS Il the lravel had agreed with him. The
party with which be performed the Jour
ney, led Santa Fe on the 2lst of October,
aud on their second day out they cncoun.
tered severe snow storm. Out oilhiny,
seven pack mules, with which they set out,
twenty nine iroze 10 death On the way.
They arrived at Manu's fort on the lO.h
Of November, aud the next day Col. Gilpin
arrived with his command. Il was Col.
G.s intention 10 set out without delay.
with his two mounted companies for Biz
Timber.
Col. Price was met on the 18th Of No.
vembcr al Walnut Creek. The party
learned from him that he expected to re.
ceivc orders 10 proceed south with the
troops, as laras Durango, Zaccaieeas, and
probably as low as San Luis Potosil A
battalion, as is known, has already. been
ordered TO III Passo by Col Newby.
Lieutenant J Allen has been transferred
to Lieut.. Loves company OF regular noun.
ted troops, and had proceeded with them 10
Albuquerque.
At the bend of the Arkansas they met
the sutller belonging 10 Col. Gipins com
mand, and here the provision for the party
began to fail. Lleu'. A., Capt. Korponay,
and three others, started on ahead for
Council Grove, TO obtain assistance, and
travelled the 100 miles in three days, with.
out food, in every lnclement weather, and
on fooL During almost the entire trip, the
weather was very stormy--a succession Of
snow aud rain, with but slight inlernisson
until they arrived inside Of The settlements.
We understand from Lieutenant Allen,
that the purpose Of his journey here is to
recruit 200 more men, and proceed with
them for Santa Fe, at the earlies, practica.
bic period in the spring.
Private Wm. Amos, recently Of this civ
who was engaged in conducting hotel in
Santa Fo had been ordered by Col. New.
by ioJoin his company at III Passo.
81. Louis RepeiHe,
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

The Washington uuion says that Mf'
Walker Secretary Of The Treasury, few
minutes after sending his annual iepnft TO
Congress, tainted from exhaustion. Ply.
sicians were sent for and a, the last &c.
counts he was doing we'll.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

BLAsSERuAssgr.-h is stated in the
Plaindealer, tina, son Of Blannerhassel,
the supposed accomplice Of Aaron Burr is
now in Cleveland, jus, returned from for.
eipn country. IIeis talented and educated.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

GEs. TArIoR--A committee from the citizens
Of hatcher, recently waited on the old General at
Baton Rouge, and invited him to visit that city.
The General gave them cordial reception, and
promised to comply with their request as soon as
his business engagements would permit.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

Mr.. Clay has written letter TO Morton
McyIiehael, Esq one Of the editors Of the
Philadelphia North American, in which he
refers to the sketch first made Of his speech
in opposition to his will, as "realizing some
Of The very mischief which he desired 10
avoid"
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

A Taylor convention met at philadelPhia re-
Gently aud nominated delegates to State Con-
venton 10 be held al Harrisburg on the e2d Of
February next The delegates were chosen from
both political parties
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

W The Washington correspondent Of the BOs-
ton Atlas says there is no, word Of truth in the
statement that the Hon. John q. Adams intends
making a demonstration in favor Of taking the
whole Of Mexico.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

gr The remains Of the gallant Captain Walker
reached Galveston on The llth ult., where all due
respect was paid to them, II is said they will be
takenio San Antonio for intsunent
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

Too IoNa.--when about One.fourlh Of the
Presidents Message was read In the House Of
Representative, M Petit Loco member from
Indiana rose, and moved that the further reading
Of the doeumcn, be dispensed with. This locks
like treating the author dsisspeeilnIy'
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

Madam Restell paid each Of her counsel,
James +. Brady, and David Graham
Esqrs, one hundred dollars per day while
they had her case in hand She paid the
person who went bail for her 81, 500.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

The mail between this place and Little Rock
failed on Sunday evening, in consequence, we are
informed, Of high water.
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

GoIp'--A London paper states that during one
week twelve tons of gold were received by the
Mes4Is Rothschild
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05
From The Pieayuac Of December 2Oih.
He DIFFICULTY In TIE ARMY.

The difficulty among prominent officers Of our
army appears to have been quite Us serious as was
represented. Wepnbsh here the orders Of Gen
Scott rejecting upon the officers who were said 10
ba under arrest They belray no little temper
perhaps We should say, aeerbly Of temper
GENERAL oRDERS-No. ,.
WM DErARfaErr, ADJ GEsL's ornoE,
Washington, January 2s, isl1,
Tic following regulation has been .eeiged iiom
the Wag Departments
Washington telegraph., 1848-01-05

WHAT NExr.--A Yankee has invented ma.
chine for pegging boots by water.Power
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-08-03
ImprOw.ptu Buteer,
Boston Traveller.

We yesterday saw, says the N Y. Mirror.
sweet milk converted into butter in four min
u'es, probably Dash of ced.wa,er wonld have
brought The butter in less time. This wonder
iu effect was produced by one Of The most
simple chur.ling machines that We have ever
seen. II consists Of square box, having
hollow perpendicular shaft with two hollow
arms or lr.bes al the lower end. The shah
rests on a pivot and is turned by small crank
and co wheel, the motion causes 'he air TO rush
down the tube into the milk and produces
ccnimotion like boiling water. The butter be-
ga.n to come Immediately. and af,er j, was made
he milk was as sweet as new. By this pro-
cess good churn butter may be made for break.
fast By any family after the milkman has come
in the morning, and The luxury Of pure fresh
butter enjoyed The year round. While the
cakes are baking or The mullins 'oasIlns, the
head Of The family may be amusing himself by
churning the butter TO ca, with ihein
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-08-03
Hardening Hides.

The following patented process OF hardening
hides, extracted from Examiner Paga's Repof,,
will be found to be not little interesting. The
hide is hardened and rendered transparent as
horn
Ia The frs, place they are submitted TO The
sweating operation or The lining, for removing
The hair. fhey are then submitted to the &C.
lion Of powerful astringenis, such as sulphurIc
acid alum or salts of tartar dissolved IN wafer
al high temperature. During The operation OF
clearing he hides of The OIL, they are rubbed,
lrlcl is applied in any convenient way,
whereby the hide becomes ihlckend aud al
ter This process is finished, they are rlnsed IN
warm wafer and dried. After being dried they
are submitted ~ the action of boiling llnseed.
or any olhet drying oil. and retained IN the ho'
OIL until yellow scum appears upon The sur
face of The hides, when they are Withdrawn.
Hit is desired TO impan color TO the material,
as staining II in imia.lon of ior'ise shell. il Is
dome While in The p;l bath, and when removed
rom the bath il is submitted to pressure 10
moulds tor The fosma'ion Of various articles. as
Lni(s han.lles. &c, For The article, when il
,ome. be, from lhe oil bath, is very soft and
pliable. bur a hen allowed tocooi, j. becomes
had and = susceptible Of high polish
-
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-08-03
aeter he approaches more nearly than any m
er individual living
WASHINGTON. July s.h, 1913.
Presence of milsd in Children.

Amore interesting case of true presence of
mind was seldom; u ever, recorded Than the
following, which occurred some time aso. IN
one of The inerlOr towns of Name. A gentle
man who lived in beautiful villa, a hule re-
ured' from one Of the charming villages which
every where adorn New England, had gone.
with several members of his family, ON Sabharl
morning. to attend worship In he village church.
leaving only three small children a home---
The oldest Of them was a, son of thirteen yeats,
the second eleven, and The third a daughter of
nne.t These children were considered every
way irus,y by their parents, who enrerlaind no
fears for the safely of home during their ab-
sence al the church The time of the Ilns
ones was occupied with moral and Interesting
books, as was common with them when thus
ef, at home, lill toward noon they thought they
discovered symptoms of wood burning, and On
ascending TO the head Of The stairs, found The
whole upper part VI she house envel"ped IN
smoke and fame. On going ou they saw the
fire bursting ou, Of the roof IN every pari, threat
ing destruction not only of the house bu, to ese-
ry thing in It. -
YheEe was now no time for deliberaiOa .--
What was to be done was to be done Instantly:
quick as thought each child was al work as IL
their several paris had been assigned them ny
the wisdom of age. after mature deberara TON
The elder boy mounted horse and rode wnh
all possible speed to the village to obtain AS
sis.ance there. Al the SAME time, and wnh a
discretion far in advance of their year>, the,
younger lad and his sister sci about clearing
The house of such articles as their strength was
able 10 remove. In the first place they secured
their fathers papers. Mex, they con,rived lU-
remove an elegant eight day brass clock c&
much value. TO accomplish this. they plaoadl
two feather beds in front of il on The floor, sad.
throwing it over on lis face. drew it out un saa.
of the beds and thus removed It beyounS rae
flames. Alier this they got On, the beds aat
bed clothes, and next secured the con,saas 0s
their mothers wardrobe. Her china and >ssss r
ware were then put INTO baskets and plsa sa
beyond the reach of harm.
Thus they KEEP, steadily bu, calmly at work
removing articles, giving each article. p,surpy
according to its value. TILL they were relieved
from their anxiety aud tolls by the arrival oi
| The family and neighbors from .he mesnng.
one or two miles distant. Nearly all thar wa.
done on this occasion was accomp pl,shed by The
cool demeahor and un1nching perseverance
of these two children, as, when the people ar.
rived, the fire had extended 20 every room in
the house, and rendered acc ess almos, iBpos-
sbe. Several times they risked their hives To
save articles which they 'bo OCH, would be high
ly esteemed by their mo,h er
Boston Traveller.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-08-03
The Character of Zachary Taylor.

10y woRTHINGTON G, >sNETHEN.
The character of Zachary Taylor approx
mates very closely to tha. Of George Washing
ton Ii is full of all The attributes Of human ex-
cellence. |. ahounds in moral strength. SYM
me,ry and beauty. 1t stands upon The broad
base of honesty and is, crowned with the. glory
of ,ru,hlulness. Like; a huge .Dorianxeolumn
,ha, Tears itself afof, i, is marked by simplici.
ty, repose and firmness. It's a pile of manly
gorles There is no ruin aboul u or neat il.
no falling stone, no brambIe a, its foot, but all is
fresh, new. and perfect. The slndy Of such a
structure will amply repay. the labor. ,r.s
The absence from Zachary Taylor's charac.
ter of he vices lha. ordinarily dsfgure the life
aud action, Of public men, enables the observer
TO enjoy in an intense degree the contemplation
of the positive virtues which this wonderful
man possesses. If regarded from afar, he is
like 10 some lofty oak on mountain peak
there are no forests no obstacles TO hide it from
the sight of The beholder. Ii seen from near
point of view, he is like TO the statue of the
Father of the country from the chisel Of Gree.
nough-an embodiment Of man without a
blem.sh.
The cornerstone Of Zachary Taylor's char.
ac,er is honesty. Every other stone in the
structure is out of the quarry Of of pnre morals
rough. askless Of value. Honesty is the
source, whence all the purposes Of his life
spring the channel along which they flow
the sea to which they hurry their waters. As
with the thoughts, words and deeds Of Wash
ing,on, SO with those Of faylor-no man can
mistake their origin. They are the emanaions
of pure mind, having no object in view but
The public good aud about what constitutes
the public good, honesty never cavils, never
disputes, never hesirales. This grand moral
principles in the hear, of man is like charity
Il recognises as quickly wha, the public good
is, as the latter principle is quick to recognise
our neghbor. Faylor's honesty has passed in.
10 proverb among those who know him. Ii
is shiqing light, Ilumining his character. Il
is The sun of his moral and mental world. II
throws its rays upon all men and all things,
with whom and with which he has 10 do. De.
void, in almos. superhuman degree, OF The
stimulus of personal ambition, or if he posses.
es. il, successful like Washington in suppress.
ing lis influence upon his thoughts, words or
actions, Taylor presents, in his person and in
his deeds, a glorious example Of the value which
a truly humble and honest man is 10 the age in
which he lives for wihoo. honesty, there can
no, be humility, and Taylor, as well as Wash.
iualon, has shown The truth of this philosophy
Honesty. in all ages. has been justly regard.
ed as The paren,>of all The human virtues, and
If man be seen 10 possess, in large degree
,bese virtues, he is sure lo be set down as an
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-08-03
Monster surke.

on The 4'h Jost. while Mr.. Lyman Hhnar
WIN itlend was o@ cunning. 10 ybe own =
DOnsIable. NH. near The somew hsl ee,, ebra zee
springs. discovefed large black snake slssiy
crawling along The ground. Mr., Whitman
hfed, wounded The rfpule. which, Kissing. star
ted iutlousl y IowsFd him. when a sho, from his
Irend hrpaghs him TO-. bur il was no, un,
nIfd aud fouuh charge had been given bun.
'ha' ne succumbed to his assaans.-.-Upo pom
measuring him. he wss found 10 be nas ieet
a"d seven inches idkleBgrh
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-08-03
SOMETHING RIcH- We find the following
advertisement, iu a Mississippi paper
TAKE NOTICE.
" With Mr.. CHM The crowd came in

with Mr.. CHM The crowd came in
Some took whiskey-some took GIN"
Uriah Ginn takes this occasion TO inform his
creditors and friends, the public al large, and
the community IN particular, that 1t i, h'S ss-
,enon 10 change his place Of residences ny
leaving Rankin county in hr co"f>e OF o"e.
two or three weeks, as may best suit his con-
venience.-He is induced 10 be thus particular.
beidg like ten thousand Of his neibhbors, not
exactly prepared 10 shell oul The corn. and wipe
ou, all old scores al The same lime he Will use
every effof, 10 settle all his debts wherein he has
go, value received but he wishes II 10 be en-
pha,ically understood by hose who hnld paper
with his name saddled on IL as an endossr,
lha, he bluffs the whole arrangement. Those
who hold claims against him upon 'ha' foo'"g
can turn The screws and grind on. and II hey
ge. the money before CHM does lhsy IAN sing
out .-,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-08-03
COUNTY, PA, THURSDAY, AUGUST. 3, ls4s.
Buena Vista.

Steady, Boys! steady,
To meet you armed band
We've followed Rough and Ready.
Far from our native land.
What though with bristling lances
Our foes obscure the sun,
Along the barrel when it glances
Each eye can see but one.
Steady, Boys ! steady,
One soul pervades our band
The soul of Rough and Ready,
One thought-our native land
Brethren of Indiana
And of Mississippi's. shore,
Bear aloft the starry banner t..
Where the commons loudest roar.
Steady, Boys !! steady,
What heart will not expand
When the voice of Rough and Ready
Gives out the stesn command.
"Attention - and the throbbing
Of each heat echoes the word;
While the eager hand is robbing
The scabbard of its sword
Steady, Boys! steady,
Their onset we will stand
By the side of Rough and Ready
For the honor of our land.
"Attention :" and the rolling
OF the drum repeats the sound,
While each brave all fears controlling
Marks time upon the ground.
Steady Boys steady.
On their backs the name we'll brand
Of the Hero Rough and Ready,
Who leads our gallant band.
Attention ~ and the clicking
OF "a thousand locks is heard,
Every eye foe is picking, -.
:. Every finger bides the word.
Steady, Boys! steady,
The enemy's at hand y.
THREE cheers for Rough and Ready,
NINE for one Native Land.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-08-03
pun,,,,,ed by Theodore schoch.

,puS Two dollars per annum IN adyance-TNo dollars
IbN,r half yearly-and If not paid before the end OF
he a YEAR Two dollars and half Those VINO receive @ ,aelr
papers ny y" charged 81 10 cents per year, extra
O 10 papers discontinued until all arearage are pao except
al Iae not exceeding square (slxeei nesl
III n inserted weeks for one dollar ana twens-ve
wiz every subsequent insertion. The charge Tor Que and
@ Insertions the same. liberal discount made 10 yearly
advertisers , ,,,:.ax ,,,,,s, ho noe, maid
letters addressed TO the Editor mnst oe Posl-pad.
Litchfield enquirer., 1848-08-24
Mir. CorWin,s Letter.,

We earnestly commend to the attention sI our readeGs. the able and patriotic letter of the Hon. Thoma. Corwin. which will be found in another column. 1t breathes the irne whig spiri.-the spirit of harmony and conces- sion for the good of the cause. We trust there is enougk of that conservative spirit Jeff in the great whig party of the Union to lead them io victory, in spite of Preach eiy and Disaffectlon, .
 The Van Bnren Whigs (ifthere are any.) will find in the letter anNexcellent sug- gesiions, and much good reasoning. The simple fact that they were almost to man. Clay. men, is proof sufficient to our mind that slavery and free-soil were no, the real grounds of their disafection-for Taylor stands as fair on those questions as Clay And the suggestion of Mir. Corwin, that if their favorite candidate had been the nOm- inee and the friends of Taylor had refused te give him their support they would jus,ly have charged the Taylor men with a breach of good faith, is truthful and pertinent