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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05
Character and Qualifications Of Gen.
TAYLOR,

/ BY THE LEADERS OF THE LocoFoCo PARTY
A Locofoco Convention was held At Harris
burg, on the Goth of June, lS47, in favor o
Zachary Taylor for President. A commilte,
TO prepare an address 10 ibe people of tn,
State, was appointed, consisting Of the follow
ing persons: 81 4
Col Seth Salisbury, H. A. Muhlenberg, ESQ
Hon. N. B. Eldred. Hon. John NJ. Read, Hon
Richard Vaux, Col. Israel Painter, F. w
Hughes, Esq, James Brady, Esq. Maj. Wm
Dewar,, Maj. Geo. V. Ziegler. Hon. John c.
Bucher, BENZ. Parke, Esq. Geo. Prince. Esq.
Hon Ellis Lewis, F. c. Carson, Esq, James
Peacock, Esq, P. Dougher,y, Esq. Andrew
Miller, Esq, Hon. Geo. Kremer, o. Barrett,
Esq. Hon. VIM Dock, d. w. c. Brooks, Esq
Samuel Pool. Esq. Gen. S. Cameron, R. F.
Black. ESQ.,, Col. H. B. Wright, J. A. Bright,
Esq, Gen. c. Seller. Hon. John Snyder, Jos.
Black, Esq, Gen. VIM. Clark, John p Brau.
Esq. H. c. Over,on. Esq, J. Murray Rush,
Esq, Joseph ]. Lewis, Esq,
We are unable 10 publish the whole address
reported by this committee and adopted by the
Convention, but will give few extracts show
ing Gen. Taylor's qualifications for The Office
OF Chief Magistrate
achievements the most brilliant. TALENTS
THE MOST UNDENIABLE AND EXAL-
TED, and patriotism the most devoted. super.
SPOTLESS. have marked ont one Of our citi.
gems, (Gen. Zachary Taylor,) raising him far
oboue the level of eoen the great men Of our coun-
try, producing concentration of the public gaze.
and an UNANlMITY OF THE PUBLIC
VOICE. schich places the matter BEYOND all
REASONABLE DOUBT and thus DlSPEN-
SES with the ORDINARY MACHINERY
OF PARTY POLITICIANS. /. -
The price Of liberty is unceasiag vigilance,
and we fear the day is far distan, when The
friends of freedom can lay aside their armor
and fold their arms in security. Are there no,
some clouds now hanging about our political
horizon, which, although yet small, be,oken TO
the observing patriot storm which will require
not only wisdOm and strength. but courage and !
unshrinking firmnes in him who is safely to hold
the helm of State Statesmen in every sec.
ZION of our country are looking with intense
interest upon the settlement Of the questions
which must grow OUT Of the war in which we
are now engaged: Who is the man for the oc.
casion Is no sooner asked, than THE PUBLIC
VOICE, frc7 the st. Cro,r to the Rio Grande,
Qnspers GEN, ZACHARY TAYLOR.
The people belteue that the n'cn ,ohc can lead
armies, advise cabinets. and win the whole afec-
tions Of our citizen soldiers by HI, ENERGY
MORAL COURAGE, WISDOM and HU-
MANlTY. is BEST FITTED TO FILL
THE OFFICE.
Gen. Taylor is not merely warrior. emil
iiary chiefiaiD," ian objection which Mr.. Clay
urged against Gen. Jackson, and holds against
Gen Tsylor,) but THE ACTS OF HIS
LIFE. TIE RECORDS OF THE WAR
AT WASHINGTON. AS
WELL AS HIS LATE MODEL DES-
SHOW HIM To BE A RIPE
SCHOLAR AND AN ACCOMPLISHED |
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05
Cranberries A Cure for Cancer.

) The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Observer says, 1--WE
nave seen j, stated more Than once. that the
common cranberry was efficacioos in the cure
of cancer, but have never, until very. recently,
been an eye witness to the fact. Mr., Middle:
ton Belk, residing within four or five miles ql
this city, who was afflicted with a cancer on
the Dpse for the Jast eight years. was induced
TO Try cranberriss, applied as poultice,; and to
his great joy and satisfaction, has experienced
a perfect and radical cure"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05

Dr. Dougher,y relates the following singular
case in The New Jersy Medical Repo,er.
/" Mrs. F., aged %, asked. advise relative 10
conslant headache and palpilation.s Qnexam-
lining the chest. s.elhosophicaly. what was my
surprise 10 meet with The heart beating on The
righ, side exactly corresponding with ils normal
place on The left, She stated ,ha, she nes,r
received any injury, nor been The suhjeci Of
any inflammation OF the chest. Percussion gave
a clear sound over The hearts normal location
while by the dullness il clearly defined ,he or
gan in lis new quarters lnivlew of The fre-
quen. concomltance of malposilion of o.her
'iscera, | explored the hypocondfia, and de7
ec'ed the liver on the left instead of the right"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05

Wayne Township, SchuylhiH County against
the World "A Mrs. Dress wife of Michael
Dress. OF this township, was delivered Of four
children. two girls and Two boys-lhree of them
are living and dong well. She is. nov the
mother Of "a children and is only 3s Yeas Of
age. Beat this who can!
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05
esA Little More Grape"

The following document, says the PoilsyilIe
Journal, has been handed US for publication =
WeIay il before our readers with pleasure, in
refulalion of various false statements circulated
by the friends of Cass and Butler, and the Brit
ish Tariff Bill: of 1876: i4.
TO THE PUBLIC. 8 =.
Il having been reported tina, all the Volun-
,eers attached 10 Company B., Captain NaeIe,
of the fist Regiment of Pennsylvania, we're op-
posed TO the election of Gen. Zachary. Taylor
for President; We, the undersigned members
Of said company. do declare said report to be
false, and we will give Gen. TayIos our uai,ed
and undivided supppr, for said Office. He is
man that never surrenders, nor will we.
Peter Douty, Levi. Epler,.g
Henry Fisher, 6. w. Garrett
John Meyres, James Cochran,
Seth Price: Alex, McDonald,
Charles Scrimshaw, Michael Sands,
Singleton Kimmel, Jebn Kepple,
Daniel SchaPpell. Jacob W. Shoup,
James W. Sands. Nelson Berger.
Reuben Stainm, Samuel Shadman.
Benz Shell. 1t. Edward Rehr,
John Hays, ]: Thomas w. Gilpin,
William Wolfnger, Franklin Sei,zlnger,
!. We also pledge seven members of the Com
pany, Eesding in other Counties. who expIes.
sed themselves, on their return home, strongly
in favor OF Gen. Taylor rsp -.
Cap'. Naele, Out of motives Of delicacy, and
a member, .or reasons which, were Satisfactory
10 his Comrades, declined signing The paper
both of whom will vote for Gen. Taylor !. d
Four members, have no voles-and The po-
li'ical principles Of, one is unknown-which
will sum up aa follows:
Whale numbaE returned, 40
Asowed for Gen. Taylor, 33
Have M, votes, 4.
Unknown, 2
-39
I, laa -
Balance for Cass and the tariff of 1876. 9
The above includes the af6csrs and members |
of the Company ho returned homo.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05

A new counterfeit has made its appearance.
Of the denomination Of five dollars, on The Mes
chancs', Bank of Newark, letter A. and dated
May 10. 1896 The paper is, course and thick.
and the signatures are badly execmsds The
space between the e.lers W and in Eswa.k.
is unusually large.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05
The Contest i'm OhIo--A Weller Song.

They appear to have got the steam up in Ohio
against COL Weller, the Locofoco candidate tor
4 Governor. who was Lieutenant Colonel at Mon
terey. where he is accused of being somewhat IN
loxicated, and of not showing even then Dutch
courage" as it is termed. One Of ofGrener's recent
songs thus serves up the redoubtable Colonel =
Colonel Weller fought at Monterey;
Blood and thunder how be swore-
Tho the cannon balls all missed him, he
Was very badly tore!
The gallant Colonel in his pride,
Upon his charger sat;
His big broad sword was at his side,
A brick was in his hat
CHoRus-O, the gallant Col. Weller,
He fought at Monterey;
He's all sorts of feller,
But Governor he can't be.
o, Inc CoiSnel. he fought gallantly;
A tear stood ia his eye
He saw his troops fight valianty,
He saw--his caRteen dry!
o, his heart Il sweIled within him,
When with his brave recruits;
And he wished it hadn't been him.
For the stskes toere IN his boots
o, the gallant, &c.
Tho with 0Td Zack at Monterey,
The Colonel was in trouble;
Where Old ZacE saw an enemy,
The Colonel saac him double.
o, the cannon balls in battle,
The Colonel couldn't check;
So they loaded up bottle,
And " shot him IN the neck r'
D, the gallant, &c.
The above is funny and pointed. Thus much
for the poetry of the 0hiOans. The Columbus
State Journal gives the following specimen Of the
prose of the campaign:
HERoEs.-Gen Cass ran his sword into stump,
and Col Weller ran his nose into brandy bottle.
Gen. Cass thrust his paw into the bowels of the
United States Treasury Col. Weller ditto, into
1le intestines of that of Butler county. Cen Cass
Gnds noise and confusion unfavorabe to a decla-
ration of his principles Col. Weller labors under
The same difficulty in regard to his accounts
There is striking similarity in the histories Of
that kind of heroes. Gen. Cass ran away from
Duck creek as fast as his duck legs would carry
him, and Col Weller ordered his brave boys to,
forward and give the black rascals cold steel"
when he and his gallant charger" were in full re-
reat from the battle ground at Monterey Sure
u r, mes neither trumpet shall blow an extra
5.s. co. 81. ee redoubted heroes. and the muse of
Histor. .,ned y 'th shingle and lump of chalk
shall msase ;nde,lible record of their dongs to the
benefit and for the imita,, on of millions yet to be
born or not, as the case may I's'
Another specimen of Greiner's verses VIII NOT
be amiss. At great meeting held az blenoon' al
ter the speaking, Greiner who was present gave
out the following mwOnptd stanzas, and the Whole
mass joined in chorus
h o, all ye gallant Blepdon Wings,
Upon the hayimow swinging
Our Parsons are done preaching, now
The Clerk will do the slrging.
1t looks just like campmeetihg here,
I" 1t doesn't nothing shorter"
We've had two sermons, next Wen hear
Our brother, the Exhorter
All me you wicked sinners, you
You Locofoco scorners; 4
There's room upon the anxious seat
Come hither all ye mourners
Our brethren here will do you good
You needn't turn The corners; i,
For tho'we meet here in barn, 4
There's none of US ;" Barnburners."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05

!! In 1874 AND lS48,-In 1874, when the resplfs
Of steamboat votes were published, the Locofocc
editors uniformly consoledg themselves with. the
reflection that. although the vote in the cabin was
generally in favor of Clay the vote upon deck was
for the. most part in favor of Polk. But in the
present canvass, although the cabin vote.is, as a
general rule, far stronger for Taylor than it was
in "A for Clay the deck vote is even stronger for
him than this cabin vote. So, whers on earth can
the Locofoco editors look for consolation now,
The Loeofocos, now days, seldom publish =
vote from the fact, that Cass is always in such an
insignificant minority. If Locofoco editor. in
is4s' publishes vote in favor of Cass. i. may be
set down sure for a home, manufactured article.
Detroit Rough and Rssdy.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05

| II AS an act of justice to Mr. Corwin,we transfer
to. our columns the following extract from speech.
delivered by him at Cleveland on the I4th inst.
1t eHectually efushes calumny which has been
widely circulated by the Locofoco press. and un-
der circumstances which leave no other concl.-
sion than that it was premeditated and delibe,-
ate: 4
I" Fellow citizens-A placard was placed in nv
hands this. morning, containing garbled extract
from! speech which had the honor to addres.
to the American Senate, and calculated to misIsad
you in reference to myself When the President
of the United States had without the authority of
Congress. plunged the nation into the recent afro.
cious war with Mexico, it became my duty. as a
member of the Senate, to investigate the facts con-
nected herewith After thorough examination,
and mature reflection, Ibeeved that the war was
uncalled for unnecessary, and therefore an unjust
war; and while | stood ready at all times to vote
all necessary supplies for those gallant and pa,ri-
otto young countrymeh of ours who so nobly flew
to the standard of their country, yet was in fa-
vor OF an immediate order to the General in Chief
of the army, for its prompt withdrawal from the
territory of Mexico. And in my speech to the
Senate, to whicfrI have already slnded. in show
ing the Mexcans' powerful inducements for apro-
tracted' struggle, / stated that ours was an inva-
ding army, and that the citizens of weak aud
distracted sister Republic were called upon TO de-
fend all they held most sacred-the grounds rem
deFed consecrate by the blood of their sires. the
graves of their; fathers-heir mothers, sisters, Off
springs and their firesides, and L stated that were
| a, Mexican would meet this army with bloody
hands and welcome il to hospitable graves. And
who of you fellow citizens, were foreign army
to invade our own soil, no matter what the cause,
might be, would not thus meet and thus welcome,
them! The man who cannot respond to such,
sentiment is traitor, and unworthy place among
men. And for nttering the sentiment, to which no
true patriot would take, exception, am represen-
ted as wishing my brave countrymeni 10 be slaugh-
tered in foreign country, in this execrable war;"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-10-05

Balance for Cass and The tariff of 1876, 9
The above includes the af6csrs and member,
II the Company ho returned homo.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01
For THE HERALD.

As the time approaches for our annual Town
Meeting, allow Inc to call the attention of our
citizens to the consideration of a much neglect
ed, yet very important subject. mean the
proplleiy-yes, the absolute necessity of a
Town Watch during the whole year-but
more especially during the summer months,
when our population. is so much increased
and people of every class are going and COM
ing all the time, late in the evening,
at midnight, and at early morn, 10 whom
would ask are the interest, oversight, and care
OF our town committed during this time, here
are between 5000 and 1000 people, quietly and
mostly unconcerncdly retiring to bed without
one thought as TO whom the care of their lives
and property are intruscd depending wholly
on chance for safety from the dangers to which
we are continually exposed.
Now if our ship owners have a cargo of Oil
or MOlasscs or any snch thing, they deem it
necessary and prudent TO hire some one to
guard that property during the night. Our
Factory companies deem it prudent, and in
fact without the precaution of watch, they
would find it difficult TO effect insurance. And
scarcely vessel with property on board in
our harbor, or at our whafves, omit TO keep
watch at night. And does it seem wise, right
or prudent in town, that there should be no one
on guard to watch the movements Of the mid
night rambler-lncendiary or Burglar, while a
whole community is wrapt in slumber-it does
seem to me, to be wickcdly negcc,ful of our
true interests. know that there is but one
objection TO having a watch the year round
and that is the expensc-and am aware that
in suggesting this extra burthen, shall arouse
that spirit of economy so prevalent among us,
and which may perhaps, some day prove a
most expensive saving We do not require
full watch in summcr,-l would suggest two
OF four, instead Of the usual number 10 remain
out all night, and to be regulated as summer
guard and police. 1t would tend to prevcn, the
dangers above enumerated, and lessen the
noise and tumult which we have so often heard
complained of in years past Should :he 9TH
er papers approve of This accommodation,
hope they will say something upon the subject,
or copy this communication. NEWPORT.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01
RECApITUIATION


Mr. Cambreling from the Barnburner por-
ton ofthc n. Y. Delegation, entered protest
against both New York delegations being ent-
tied to vote
\ member from Georgia submitted rcso-
luton that, as the New York Barnburner del
cgaton had Withdrawn, the lIunker delegation
be authorized to cast the vote of New. York in
the convention, and that the convention rcpudi-
ate the Wllmot Proviso.
This raised storm and the resolution was
Withdrawn.
Mr.. Cone of Georgia offered resolution
that a committee from each State be appointed
prepare and report to the convention such
resolutions as may be proper for its adoption.
( The previous question was moved, the rcsolu-
pointed. When the committee from New
York was called there was no answer The
president said the llunkcr delegates from New
York did not consider themselves members Of
the convention.
! Mr.. Bailey, of Vermont, moved that the
convention proceed to ballot for the Vice Pres
idcncy, which was agreed to.
| Mr.. Rantoul, of Mass, nominated Gen. w
O. Butler; Mr.. Stanton, of Mississippi nomi-
mated Benjamin G.. Howard, but the nomina-
tion was withdrawn by himself. Mr.. Meade
nominated John Y. Mason Of Va, Mr.. Win
ston, of Alabama, nominated Rufus (no doubt
William R.) King, of Alabama Mr.. Strange
of \. c., nominated James j. Mccoy, of that
State
Nj. Dickinson, of New York, then by con-
sent addressed the convention, complaining of
the course pursued toward the delegation
New York could not cast vote consistently
with dignity or propriety; her sons and her
delegation could not be tranplcd on with i'm
punity. The vote of New York would have
been thrown for Mr.. Cass
/ The speech was very inlammatory and the
delegates from the Eastern States threatened
to leave the convention if such remarks were
continued.
The convention then proceeded to ballot for
the Vice Presidency, with the following result;
Butler lii, Quitman "a, King 26, Mason "a,
Mccoy l3, Jefferson Davis l. New York re-
fused TO vote
On the second ballot Gen Butler was unan-
imously nominated, receiving 2j5 votes.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01

! From South AMERICA-By the arrival on
the ship Courier, Captain Nolic-which al
ways mikes short passlges-lto de Jancro
papers have been received, with adylcCs from
MonteyldCo to the 9th.
News of the French revolution had Just
arrived at Rio, and caused, as every where,
much excitement The French consul struck
his flag and refused to act officially until he
should receive orders from the Provisional Co
vcrnmcnt. 1t will be borne in mind that there
is a family cOnneNion between the Court of
Brazil and that recently expelled from France,
the Prince de JoIn,llle having married lhe
Brazilian Emperor Youngest sister. il has
been received, too, that paramount French
influence existed at the Court of Brazil, which
no doubt will be strongly affected by the rrvo-
lut on. The Empcror's oldest sister, the
Princess Januaria, is married TO one of the
! Neapoltan Princes, and his own wife is a
| Ncapolllan Princess thus his interests Or at
least his feelings are reached also by the rev.
'olutlonary events IN Naples.
! Lord llowdcn, the British Minister, was a
bout cmbarkIng for England.
/ Ills lUrdship has had some recent difficulty
with the Brazilian Government on the subject
OF slavery, which may or may not be connect
ed with his withdrawal from the embassy.
! The L. ;. irgate Brandywinc, Commodore
Siorer, arrived at Rio from Monteydco on the
9th of April She left the |. ). brig Perry
at Montcydeo on the 23d of March.
! The adyiccs from Montevdeo ~ we have
said are to the 9Th of April. Senor Narela,
editor of the CoB,cr,io d. la Plata published at
that place, had been murdered before his own
door.
/ Baron Gros and Mr. Ousley, the French and
British Plcnipotenllarics, had committed the
work of their mission by addressing Official
notes TO the Government of the city ot Monte
yideo, to General Orbc and Governor Rosas,
announcing their desire and Instructions to
make another effort for the paclfcaiion of the
/ Rio dc Ia Plata countries Tlr former two
had replied lavorably, and the reply of the lat
ter had been received, but It's tenor was not
vet known. OF course 1t may well be infer
red that stop had been put 10 the negotiation
/ by the intelligence from France, which must
have been received very soon after the date Of
the present information.
/ The blockade Of Buncos Ayrcs had not
been Withdrawn, but that of the other river
ports was suspcndcd.-N. Y. Adrr.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01
6eralo of tbc Vimcs
RHODE E-ISLAND Err;
NEWPORT.

Printing.--The proprietor of the Herald
with the aid of one of the celebrated Yankee
Card Presses, is enabled to do all kinds o t
Card Printing, in an exceedingly neat style,
and at very low prices. An assortment OF
cards constantly on hand. lie is also, pre-
pared to do all kinds of Plain and Fancy Job
Printing, in a very neat manner and at reason
able prices. Persons in want of printing,
will do well to call and examine specimens
Of work and prices
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01
NEWPORT R. |. THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE l. 1913.

EATING AND DRINKING on the OCEAN,
The Glasgow Herald furnishes the following
curious particulars of the style of living on
board the Cunard steamers:
Each ship on her outward trip is supplied
with so dozen of Port Wine, 100 dozen OF
Sherry, 100 dozen Champagne, so dozen of
Madeira, 50 dozen of Hook, 200 dozen Soda
Water and Lemonade, 300 dozen of Scotch
Ale, and 200 dozen of London Porter, besides
spirits of all kinds. There are also ample
stores of ice and an abundant supply of fresh
water.
Each ship is viciualled for twenty one days,
and carries at least 600 lbs. of beef mutton,
and pork, fresh and packed in ice. Then there
are III dozen of fowls, A dozen of geese, doz-
en- of ducks, dozen of turkeys, q dozen of
pigeons, and dozen of roasting pigs, besides
ample store of tongues, calves heads, &c
Each ship lis furnished milk by the cow though
each ship also carries supply Of 40 gallons,
which is packed in ice, and keeps fresh and
sweet till the end Of the passage. The baker
turns out 200 loaves or rolls per diem, and the
confectioner is never idle.
Breakfast begins at half-past eight, and the
cloth is removed at ten. There is lunch at
twelve and dinner at four Tea is served at
seven and then follow smacks, wine, punch,
toddy, gin slings, &c.-that is, for those who
want them-tIll half-past eleven, when the
stewards bar is closed, and the lights are out
by twelve. Such is life on board transatan-
tic steamer; and in the summer 1t is said 10 be
becoming quite common for parties to make a
pleasure trip to America, in the fashions that
people go up the Rhine. There have even
been occasions in which young married people
have spent their honey moon in a trip 10 Hall
fax a flying visit to Niagara and New York, ,
and return voyage to England, and all in six
weeks
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-06-01

TERRIBLE HAIL SToRM.--Thc Western
Star, printed at Elkhorn, W. T., gives the
following account of hail storm in that vi
cinty;
A most terrible hail storm passed between
this place and the village of Geneva, on Friday
evening, between S aud 6 o'clock. Some of
the hail stones measured 7 l-2 inches in cir
cumference, and, as might be readily imagined,
have done much damage to the windows of
houses in its course, Mr.. Robert Greve, the
mail carrier from 1T. Atkinson, was met by
tho storm where it ragged the hardest. lie had
succeeded in refining his horse into the corner
of fence, when a large ball of hail struck him
upon the head, which, as he says, knocked
him down into the fore part Of his wagon from
where he was taken into house near by
that there the roof of the house was broken in,
IN several pllccs-ihat his horse was much in
jurcd. Grleve was enabled, however, soon to
go on, but his head and the side of his horse
that was towards the storm, exhibited the
marks of severe treatment on the following
day.