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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-08-17

F. P. BLAIR AGAIN.-It is stated that the
Anne Arundel county Democratic Conven-
ton at the junction on Saturday last, unani-
mously resolved to relieve Francis P. Blair,
Esq, from all obligations to support the no
mina,ion of the Baltimore Convention, and
recommend the other counties Of this Con-
gressional district, which he represented in
The National Conventiont o do the same. This
is because of lis declaration that his svmpa-
thies are with Mr.. Van Buren,.
DAMAGES FOR Loss OF LlFE.-The Le-
gislature Of New Jersey at its last session,
passed a law giving to surviving relatives Of
person killed in public conveyances
claim for damages against the corporation
or person by whose wrong or neglect the
injury resulted, and recommends the law
10 the consideration of other States.
GREATEST AsCERTAINED DEPTH OF THE
OcEAN.-Cn the I'd of June, when in Iati-
deg. 4 min. west, being nearly calm and the
water quite smooth. Says Sir Jas. G. Ross
we tried for, but did no, obtain, soundings
with 1900 fa,homs of line, or $4,000 feet,
very nearly five miles and a quarter. This
is the greatest depth, of the ocean that has
vet been satisfactorily asceItained, but we
have reasons to believe that there are many
parts of it where i, is still deeper. Its de-
termination is a desideratum IN terrestrial
physics Of great interest and Importance
Toyage to the Southern Seas
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-08-17

THE AUGUST TERM of St. Mary's Coun-
ty Court commenced on Monday last (the
1h)-Judges MAGRUDER, KEY and GRAIN
in attendance. But few cases have been dis
posed Of thus far, and these are mostly Of
an unimpor,ant character.
The case Of B. |. Gardiner VS.. William
Queen and others, the most important one
expected to come up this time, has been
continued TO the March ,erm.-Beacon.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1848-08-17

PLEASING AND USEFUL INFORMATION
For the Mothers and Daughters of
America,
Dsroted to Universal Educations fhe Education of
.uothers, The Promotion Of Home joys The
Influence Of Women and Human
IlnnrOre11ent
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
One Thousand Cheers for Monroe!:!

Notwithstanding The Unprecedented exerlions
of The Locofocos of This County, their private
caucuses and nightly meetings in almos, every
school-hou,e in The County nolwhsand The
private leuers "from S,roudsburg, to The differ
enl townships 10 guard The windows with good
democrats, TO challenge every Taylor vote, and
crowd in all The Cass votes they could; their
majority in this County has been reduced 30
since The Governors election. Monroe gives
Cass bu, 1912 majoriry-she gave LongsIrelh
l344. What has become Of that blue Noun
tain avalanche of 1900 majority" that was
claimed for Cass and Butler What has be-
come of the $50 votes for Cass in Stroud town
shrpl Instead of The $50 votes claimed. he
received 20l and Taylor l97, leaving for Cass
and Butler The pallry majority of 4 voies.--
Schoonover, one OF The Cass electors. had 6
less in This County than the rest of his ticket
Well done SIoud.- .Hurrah for Monroe.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
Energy.

One OF the most remarkable instances of the
success which attends well applied energy and
perseverance, is exhibited in the case of DAVID
JAYNE, of Philadelphia with whose advertisements
the readers of the Register are familiar. The
Doctor, after spending many years Of his life in
practice and a careful investigation of the origin
and character Of diseases, applied himself to the
preparation of remedies, and the excellence of his
compounds is atiested by the grateful thanks Of
thousands. who have proved the benefits of his
skill and scientific knowledge. His are not mere
quack nostrums, but preparations resulting from
long and careful study, and as they serve, in an
eminent degree, the good purposes for which they
were intended, success has followed the propre
tors enterprise and labors: His establishment is
now one of the largest in the United States, and
besides furnishing every city, town, and township
in the country with his invaluable medicines, he
ships, annually, immense Quantities to foreign
lands
In the prosecution of his plans for bringing his
specifics to the notice of the whole people, DR..
JAYNE has issued Family Almanac, containing
certificates and testimonials Of the highest char
acter. We see it stated iii the Germantown Tel
egraph, that lasryear, one million of the Amanacs
were published for ls4S, and all distributed This
year, the demand for lS49 is so great, that two
and night, with double set of hands, and unable
to meet the demands of the public for the Alma
macs. Indeed Messrs. STAvELY& M'CALLA, who
do the press work have found it necessary, to meet
the wants of the publisher, to obtain third power
press Two millions and half copies will he re-
ouired for l849, consuming from twelve to fifteen
thousand reams ofpaper and incurring an expense,
at the very small rate of two cents each copy and
we cannot see how they can be furnished at so
low price of fifty thousand dollars This is
wonderful, exhibiting, as itdoes, one of the most
remarkable instances of enterprise on record
But it must be remembered that this large sum,
which is fortune of ITSELF is entirely given away
the whole two millions and a half of Almanacs
are graiuitodsly given to merchants store keepers,
families and individuals, with view to the gener-
al gratuitous distribution throughout the United
States.
The position of DIR. JAYNE is an enviable one
achieved by his own unaided energy. industry, and
enterprise-drawing largely from an extensive
knowledge of medical jurisprudence he now
stands al the head ofthe discoveries Of medicines
for the million," which have not only been pro-
nouneed TO be unequalled as remedies, for the
diseases seyerally set apart by the proprietor. &c.
bat destined to confer upon this human family in.
csculable benefits IN the form of restored health
and prolon9eS existeme.-Noryistown Register
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
Thrilling Incident at she Menaserie
.-NObie Gallantry of the Lion.

On Thursday of last week, during the heavy
storm of wind and rain, while the extensive col
lection of wild beasts in the nenager!e of Messrs.
walk, feature was introduced in the exhibition
not previously announced in the bills.
Abou, four in the afternoon violent gust OF
wind blew down the canvass which forms the large
pavilion, completely enveoping the spectators and
cages of animals in one common mass Of confn-
sion. The accident happened at the time when
Miss Adclina, the Lion Queen as she is styled,
was performing in The den Of wild beasts, and as
the fright of the animals rendered them seeming
ly uncomfortable. great fears were entertained for
the safety of that interesting young lady. Atthis
moment scene of indescribable terror and con-
fusion presented itself.
The roaring of the terrified beasts, the screams
Of women and children, and the peltings of the
pitiless storm" Without rendered the scene truly
appalling. The panic, however, was but momen-
tary as the prompt and energetic measures taken
by the managers soon cleared the wreck, no per-
son having received the slightest injury. But the
most Intensely interesting incident remains to be
told The uproar among the lions, tigers and
eopards in the performing cage gave rise that
they were devouring Miss Adeina. In the next
instant the canvass was stripped from the cage,
when tableaux presented itself such would
defy either poet, painter sculptor to portray with
accuracy.
In the centre of the den, young and beautiful
hon, 0he same recently presented to Gen. Cass
by the Emperor of Morocco,) in rampan, position,
formed the strong feature of the picture beneath
one of his hind feet lay stretched the dead body Of
a leopard, and struggling within the invincible
grasp of bis fore paws were the tiger and suryiv-
ing leopard. In the opposite end of the cage,
transfxed as statue of marble, with dauntless
eye and majestic attitude, the same as when she
commands the wild beasts to crouch at her feet,
stood the Lion Queen. Miss Adelna. The young
lady states that the two leopards and the tiger
made Simultaneous spring for her at the mo-
ment the canvass was blown down, and were le-
pulsed by the noble gallantry of the lion, who
bounded between them, and protected her in the
manner described. The presence of the keeper,
Mr. Pierce, soon reduced the savage group to sub
lection, and the Lion Queen was happily relieved
from farther participation in this extra perfor-
mance.-M Y. Tse Sun.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
Mail Robbers Causlst.

In consequence Of The numerous robheries Of
the mails during The present year, and The many
pellions TO The Postmaster General on The sub
ect, regular secret detective organization has
been formed, by which all fmure ruhberles
mus, be detected. So perfect Is The system,
that The cuprll Is detected when he least ex-
poets II, for neither postma>er~, contractors,
drivers, agents, or others, are permitted TO know
he workings Of the plan. 1t is impossible. "a
we learn from high authority, Ior money TO be
,akeD--no mater how II is elected aud The
lhlei mol bn discovered Several robbers have
already been caught The las, wa John Curry,
stage owner and mail conlrac.ot between Pii X
en.ville, Georgia. and Columbus. Miss. He
has robbed The mails of, it i supposed. many
thousands of dollars, and among hem The mis-
sing ackages of 81. John. Power & Co. This
was effected very easily as he and his con-
(ederates had obtained, ln some way. keys of
The patent brass locks. and could open tie mails
al pleasure. His detection and arrest was ei-
feced by great skill-he was almost taken IN
the very act, and was forced ~ disgores the
packages which he had ,puruned The night
belere. In some cases, Po-ima,lrrs, who were
depuled 10 send money. have been arrested, for
embezzlement and violation OF iIu>r--ihry hav-
ing KEEP, The money instead of fnrwa rding II 10
the parties for W HON il " as Intended Ii is a
duty he department. owes to the many th0u>an
homes, and honorable posrmas'er> and deputies,
to ferret out the dishonest and lnlcl upon hem
The diresl punishment;
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
Chester County Bank Robbery.

The villains who robbed DR.. Darlington, Presi-
dent of the Chester County Bank, seem likely to
meet with justice. Numerous arrests of persons
suspected of participating in the act, have taken
place. On Friday week the Grand Jury of Phil
adelphia found true bills against the following
persons George Wllims, alias Slappy. John
Whitehouse, alias Old Duke, Robert White, alias
Robert Ptnkerton, and John Thompson, alias To-
bacco Jack.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
Jayne's Medical Almanac,
And Guide to Health.

And Guide to Health
| The calculations for this Almanac are made
with great care and accuracy and for five diff
ferent Laliludes and LoRgliudes, so as TO make
them equally useful as Calendar in every-parl
| of the United States and British North Ameri.
ca. They are printed on good paper, and with
handsome new type, and ate neatly bound, and
besides being the nea,est and most accurate
Calender printed in the Uned States, they
contain large amouh, of valuable information,
suited to the wants of all, aud of that kind 100,
which cannot be found in books
HIS CATALOGUE OF DlSEAES, with
remarks and directions for their removal is really
invaluable, and make them welcome visi,ers in
every house they enter. Every family should
possess at least one of these Annals. His
Almanacs for l949 is now ready for distribu.
non. OF which he designs 10 publish at least
TWO MILLIONS. and in order ,ha, lhey
every family in the United States and British
&merica, may be furnished with copy, he
hereby ia,ies
MERCHANTS AND STOREKEEPERS
10 forward their orders ,o him as early as pos
slhle, and they shall he supplied GRATUIT-
OUSLY with as many topics as they may
oeem necessary to supply their various cusiO-
mers. They are also invited al The same time
TO send copy of their "BUSINESS CARD
WHICH Tll be printed and placed on the cover
OF The Almanaes sent Them, also without charge
They are also requested 10 give all aecessa.
ry directions hdw The AImanacs sheud be for.
warded 10 'hem. By law they cannot be sen,
ny mall unless The postage is first paid on them
here
Orders (post paid directed 10 DIR D JAYNE,
Philadelphia, viii meet with promp, attention.
III FAMILIES can Obtain these Amana cs
Gratis nf JOHN MALVEN,
Sr"udseurg, No, cn.ter 10, 1888,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10

For the genuine, full, and complete Work.
Copies of this work will be sen, in close
envelope, single leIter postage To any part Of
the Unired States. for twenty FIVE cents sent,
post paid, to Dr.. r. G. Geissner. Box 2456,
office l27 10 Liberty Street. New York
n. B.--No Bookseller allowed to sell this work
November 10, lS4S -.5m.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
Price Twenty-Five Gents.

VEHIS WORK contains recently discovered in
Il formation upon subject of the highest impor-
lance to Married Persons, or those contemplating
Marriage.
1t will be found Of special value 10 those
whose means, health or other circumstances,
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(recenly discovered by celebrated French
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so that any person may avail himself OF il al
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CAUTION
Some specula,or has claudes'inely (under
another nane) published an Imitation, (bearing
the same ,itle) which, besides omirIlng THE
MOST IMPORTANT PORTIONS ofn, dupes the cred
ulous out of
One Dollar,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
jury List.

y
GRAND JURORS.
/ Peter Tr,beley Smi,hield
Jacub Correll, Ross
Jonas Greenswig, Do
Peter J Hoodmacher, Chesnulhill'
Peer S Altemose, Do
Thomas Knecht, Pocono
7 Andrew Dreher, Hamilton
John Woolber,. Jr Jackson
Henry Weiss. Jr Chesnu,hil
10 jacob Myers. Smi,hfiield
IL William Williams, Do
IL William Eboch, Tobyhanna
l3 William Adams, Do
ID Valentine Werkiser, Hamilton
Is James Smith, Chesnulhill
16 jacob Hilgarl, Price
II Henry Eilenberger, Smilh6eld
lS Peter Snyder, Hamilton
l9 John Peters, NJ Smi,hfeld
20 Charles Labar, do
81 Patrick Daily, Chesnu'hill
% Christian Smith, Smilh6eld
% Charles Andre, Stroud
"a John Shoemaker, NJ Smi,hhelG
PETIT JURORS
Reuben Gregory, Polk
Q John Gregory. Chesnu,hilI
8 Rober, Van Buskirk, Hamilton
4 Isaac Delong, Stroud
5 James Hollinshead, Do
James Feuner, Smi,hfeld
Z George Sebrng. Pocono
8 Thomas Shiveley, Do
9 Joseph FelIincer, Hamilton
10 Joseph Kerr, Stroud
IL John Edlnger. Pocono
10 Joseph Johnson, Ross
l3 Henry FIankenfeld, M Smi,hfield
Ia James Bell, Jr Smi,hfeld
Is Peter Kunkle, Hamilton
l6 Charles Lambert, Smilh6eld
II William Hauk. Ross
Is Jacob BIsbing, Pocono
l9 Joseph Staples. Smi,h6eId"
20 Joseph V Wilson, Do
81 Andre Groner, Hamilton
90 Joseph Kemmerer, do
23 William Smiley. Stroud
% John Setter, Chesnulhlll
25 George Bush. Stroud
26 Peter Ednger, Pocono
27 Peter Mos,eIler. Hamilton
% John E Smith, Ross
% joseph Biuenbehder. Hamilton
30 George Hohen.hieldl. Stroud
81 Jesse SigIln. ChesnulhilI
80 John Hohenshieldi. Stroud
33 Samuel Pipher. NJ Smilhfisld
"a John Merrlhew, do
35 William BelIas, Jackson
36 Henry Werkiser. HamiI.oa
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
Stroudsburg Female Seminar,

MISS CAROLINE HORN, Of Ea,ron. p,
has taken charge Of this Inslriiinn. v liich will
be open for The reception OF scholars ON Mon.
day The 18th Of November, INST.
For terms of tuition, &c. apply to The py,,
ceptress.
By order Of the hoard Of trustees.
JOHN HUSTON, Pres''.
Strondsburg, November 3, lS4S.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
PENNSYLVANIA.
l4,6G3!!
HUZZA! HUZZA!! HUZZA!l!
The General Result.

By'he latest ielegraphic reports 10 the North
American, we have The result of the election in
the foliowing.Staies
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
AInnanacs! AIpnanacs!!

DOCTOR D. JAYNE would respectfully
inform the public that be publishes annually for
graiullous distribution. by himself and all his
Agents, an Almanac, called
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
CHILDBIRTH:

paluable Scientific Work, upon the subject Of
CESSATION and Child Birth. By R. G. CESS
NER, NJ. D. late Of Paris, just published an
NeD York By the Author.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
Pike County.

Below We give The vote OF This Couniy,
which is nearly correct-.-i. will not vary Ten
yoles from The official.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10

The John Dunkey is dead again We be-
leve the animal is no, playing possum his time
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10

Total, I6s,572 i6s,226 l64,Os4 l66, ,704
Maj. for JohnsioH 3o0 Do. for Painter 1920.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
STOVES !,STOVES

For sale by 80.
STOGDELL STOKES.
Siroudsburg, November 10, ls4s
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
WANTED

a. the Office. soprano Locofoco. - sing ,he
ATexaa Baanesr
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10

Van Buren, received 8 votes in this County.
2 in Stroud, and Lower Smilhfeld
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-11-10
One Dollar,
TWenty.fiVe Cents

When the price is
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-19
C ON M U NlCATI0NS.
HuSrsvrLLE. Oct. l6, lS48.

hONlSNiLLE, OIt' ~, iOtO'
Messrs Green d Shirley:-You will please
give place in your columns 10 the following
facts. Having had some connection with prop
osition made by Dr. P. T. Oliver to D. G. Garth,
lature, deem it equitable and right, since that
proposition has not been accepted. but as | con
ceive ANONYMOUSLY pocketed, 10 state what that
connexion was. On the day after the date Of
The notice was served on Dr.. Oliver, Mr.. Garth
stated 10 me lha, he was willing 10 run the race
over, or that he was even willing to refer the
matter 10 Honorable referees. These facts
informed me was principal reason why he
made the proposition. The proposition 10 refer
the matter to the people, was borne by me TO Mr.,
Garth, who, after reading it, remarked 10 me,
that he would return ME an answer in due time;
but strange to say, after mature consideration and
reflection, and doubtless in the truo spirit Of
Jacksonan, he took the responsibility OF putting
the whole matter in his pocket, informing Dr..
OlVeT, verbally, tndt us lTiendS were MOI Will
ing 10 refer the matter TO the free and independ
ent voters OF our county to decide. Now when
It is asceraincd by some Of the friends OF Mr.
Garth, that in making the proposition which Dr.
Oliver did, that he had all to gain and nothing
TO lose-therehy attempting to make capital out
OF patriotic and manly willingness at all times
to abide the public will. Under these circum
stances. deem it but due TO DR.. Oliver, that
should make these statements, in order that gen.
tlemen may know how it was that the overture
came to be made. deem it but due 10 the de
mocracy Of this county, in whom have much
confidence, to state that have TOO high an opin
ion OF their patriotism, and have received too ma>
ny favors at their hands, TO be induced 10 believe
that they, as party, ever appreciated the course
pursued. How far Mr.. Garth was iustifsble in
contestng an election, after having been beaten
by majority of three votes. in county opposed
to his political creed by a majority OF twenty FIVE
or upwards, leave to those who are acquant ed
with the facts, and those who have and may hear
the evidences as they have been taken, to decide
| am Respectfully, &C.,
w. B. MCLEAN.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-19
"A "
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10. 1913.
The Peoples Platform.

II have no private purposes to accomplish, no
party purposes to build up, no enemies to punish
nothing TO serve but my country"
"The power given by the Constitution to the
Executive, to intetpose his veto, is a high conser-
vatve power which should never be exercised ex.
cept in cases of clear violation Of the Constitution
or manifest haste and want of consideration by
Congress"
'The personal opinions of the individual who
may happen to occupy the Executive chair, ought
not to control the action Of Congress upon ques-
tons Of domestic policy nor ought his objections
TO be in,erpossd where questions of constitutional
power have been settled by the various departments
Of government, and ucquiesced in by the people,"
Upon the subject of the tariff, the currency, the
improvement Of our great highways, rivers, lakes
and harbors, the viii Of the people, as expressed
through their representatives in Congress-. ought
to be respected and carried out by the Executive"
"War, at oil times, and under all circumsan-
ces, is national calamity, to be avoided, if com
patble with national honor"
THE principles Of our government, as we'll as
its true policy, are opposed to the subjugaton OF
other nations, and the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of other
countries by conquest; for, in the language Of the
great Washington, why should we quit our own
to stand on foreign ground.'"-Z ia YLOR.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-19

A lady writing from Louisiana to New
Haven paper says: While in Baton Rouge
was introduced to Gen, Taylor, lady and
daughter. We called al his residence, and
was introduced by Col. Stewart. The old
General was sociable, polite and agreeable.
Mrs. Taylor is plain, agreeable lady, but
apparently Of rather delicate health She
is quite averse TO going to the "While
House." and says she hopes lie General will
be defeated get, His daughter Betty is a
very pretty, interesting young lady"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-19
LAGRANGE, Oct. 10, 1918

Messrs. Green di Shirley.-l have Just re-
turned from tour through Io,ca, and after see.
ing the best part Of that growing Slate, am
mole than ever contented 10 live in Missouri.
Or politics in lows, gave myself some trouble
TO find out how parties stood there, and you can
set that little Stale down for OLD ZAcK. The
Locofocos will not again be allowed to steal the
poll book, and thereby defeat the majority. The
Bsrnburners are taking off three Locos to one
Wing, and found at least one hundred demo
Gratis, who have always been such. who told me
they mus, vote this time for the man who never
suuenders." One family OF Locos numbering
five voters, with whom staid over night, told
me that their, (Loco) papers were telling so ma,
ny bare faced lalsehoods about the old General,
that they would certainly vote for him, and SO
far as that could do it, condemn tEeir lying Edi-
tors-l am sorry there are not more such men
on this footsool.
rec you are up 10 Glasgow: well, tina, is as
it should be; may you live and prosper among
them hills.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-19

Correspondence Philadelphia Spiri, of the Times.
Extract of a letter dated Glasgow, No., Sep
TENDER Is, 1848.
" You will see from the returns, that there
is hardly grease spot OF Tayorism lef, in Mis-.
souri,, the democratic majority being more than
fifteen thousand, gain OF upwards OF five thou
sand. What is the prospect in the Eastern
States?" Good, decidedly good. -Edsl
Yours truly, II. w. SMITH.
U@"TnnTy. THOUSAND NINE
HUNDRED AND FIFTY EIGHT" wings is a toll.
cradle good "grease spot" our worthy
member elect to the Legislature, to the con,
trary, Notwithstanding.