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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04
TAx.PAYERS! LOOK HERE!

The State Treasurer has given notice that $780,
600 of our State debt has been paid OF, and that
there is sill balance in the Treasury of $l64,-
600. This is gratifying intelligence to the tax
payers of the Commonwealth. For the first time
in many years something has been done towards
lessening our State debt, and reducing our State
taxes. The people owe a debt of gratitude to
the Governor and State Treasurer for their faith
full and economical administration of the Govern
ment. So far they have fully justified the con-
idence of the Whig party. Their excellent states
manship shows the necessity of continuing the
government Of the Stale in the hands ofthe Wings.
Since they are in power, more than 100000
have been expended in paying of the debts, con-
tracted on the puhc. works by the Locofocos years
ago. The interest on the State debt was paid in
specie, and 100000 of the principal also quida-
ted. The credit of the State is good, and State
stock has become worth more than it was under
Locofoco rule. When did Locofoco Governor
and State Treasurer communicate such gratifying
intelligence to the people! Not within our recol-
lection. They rather, plunder the public works,
reward their party favorts, and increase the State
debt and State taxes, = We must sustain Cover
nor Johnston, and show our approval ofhis course,
by support of the whole Wing ticket In the next
Legislature measures will again be brought for
ward to reduce still further the State debt, and we
should have Wing there to assist Gov. Johnston
in the good work. 5e
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04
REMEMRER Is4s.

Bear in mind, Wings, that Pennsylvania is no
longer asLocofoco State. She was wheeled into
the Wing line in ls4s, Notwithstanding swarms
OF office holders visited every county, and spent
thousands and hundreds Of thousands of dollars to
keep her Locofoco State. All her interests are
identified with the Wing cause, and we need but
make the effort TO ensure the success Of Fuller and
the Wing party. Wings. do your duty as you
did last year, and YOU may rest assured of result
equally glorious and satisfactory. r~r~..,.-.1.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04
The Jews Fast,

Wednesday was REGARDED by lhe Jews !, !,
the most sacred Of all The year; they ss'suI s'..
ted their propi,ia,ory rites on the oscaslOn w.
ing "a hours) by the sacrifice Of Two goal';: - =
cording to the Mosaic ritual The TsIlss,
ceremonies Of the Jews have been ia pfos'yyi ),
for several days, in commemmora'lon o. \
commencement OF the new Jewish year, WIZ
occurs with the appearance Of the present @v., y,
The origin ofsihs practice takes It's rise ~ u.
the rabbinical legend. .ha, the creation y"
place a, this lime,-N. Y. Post
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04
Food for Thought.

If the affairs Of this State be conducted hereaf-
ter as they have been during the last year under
100000, will be exhnguished in t,eenty gears ,
Here is specimen of what can be done when
ouI affairs are conducted by men whose object is
: the promotion of the welfare of the people,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

The September Term of the several courts Of
this county commenced on the oath uh The fol-
lowing cases were tried, viz: e'
George Butts and Matthias Miller VS. Charles
Snyder. 1t appeared that Snyder had several
years ago given judgment note TO Butts and
Miller which had been entered of record. Upon
the allegation of Snyder, that this was without
consideration, and that he had been defrauded by
Butts and Miller, the Court opened the Judgment
and lei him into defence. 5 Verdict for Plffs for
Si3l OF, about $50 less than the amount of the
original judgment. Davis for Plffs.-Porter and
Walton for Defendant. .ae. it faslez
Commonwealth vs. Edward Postens, Charles
, Postens and Michael Brown. This was an action
Of debt upon the bond OF Edward Postens, late
Treasurer of Monroe county. This case occupied
two days, and resulted in verdict in favor OF the
Commonwealth for 1892 81 Dimmick, Dreher
and Davis for Plff-Reeder and Porter for Defts.
Commonwealth vs. Andrew Cross. Indictment
for Manslaughter. On the 2sth Of pril last DAN
iel Quinn, teamser in the employ Of James Bell
Jr., at the Analomink Forge,-having for num-
Der of years been afflicted with rheumatism-wa
Itto put himself under the treatment Of
Cross, who went By The name 81 the B2iaa DOC
tor. Early on the morning of said day Cross put
large iron kettle over the fire and filled it with
water, having first put therein quantity Of spruce
boughs After boiling, for couple of hours he
directed Quinn to place himself on l. chair by the
side Of The kettle, holding his body over it, which
!, be did, leaning on q cane placed on the opposite
side of the kettle, and being covered with two
large blankets In This position he remained near
syily an hour, until he was so much exhausted tina
they had 10 lift him into bed Cross then covered
him with feather bed and two quilts. and placed
five hot bricks to his body-one at each foot, on'
undereach arm and one under his back--and il
this situation left him, stating that he was goin,
TO Stroudsburg and would be back again in tn,
course oil an hour. He came to Stroudsburg go
drunk, and did not return until nearly five hou.
had elapsed. When he got back Quinn was in
dying state: Cross lifted up his head and CAV
him about tablespoon full of what he calle
"red dropsn~-whiskeysa and aamrack bark. Quin
became delirious and 10 about an. hour and ha
n thereafter died yerdcto OF guilty Of inyountai
The Court sentenced HIND six months impri
onmept n the Peniteptiaryo Davis for, Common
wealth. Dimmck and W Talton for Defepdent.. Tn
case occupied three days and was the last or
tried, the verdict not having been rendered unt
Saturday evening.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04
Trouble i'm the LOcef0co Camp. |.
-f-ea ~ SENATOR. o.--fnHf -

We announced in our last weeks paper, on the
authority of the Miners Journal, that there was
great opposition in Schuslkili county, to Judge
Frailey, the Locofoco candidate for Senator in
this, the 9Th Senatorial District This opposition
Mr. Jedaiah Irish, has announced himself as
Volunteer candidate, and we should not be sur
prised if he would have majorities in Carbon.
Monroe and Pike counties, over Judge Frailey.-
The Journal says the Judge is considered fair
game, as he himself run several times against the
regular nominations. . s..s-s ss ~
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04
EOdey's Eady's Book.

The October number OF this sterling and deser-
vedly popular magazine, is in all respects gem.
1t has no equal, and its proprietor in point Of en-
terprise and tact, in making really good book
for the drawing room, and standard for fashion
is unapproachable. He now circulates upwards
of 0,00O copies monthly. s'ii seif E
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

Robert Walsh, of Philadelphia, who has been
our Consul at Paris, for the last eight years hav-
ing been appointed by Mr.. Tyler, has been re-
called by our Government. This has been brought
about by the fact that MIR. Walsh's views, are
hostile TO Repubcahism. sr.. e4s
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

Dead Letters,--Six- hundred thousand letters is
the average number collected in the dead letter
department every three months The average
amour; Of money taken from these letters $4,000
and out of every $50, owners are found for S5i
The balance remains in the possession of the de-
partment Every effort is made TO find the ow-
ner or the writer ." - sA' 3.'a 7.f
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

Ganmaon.--A stump orator who wished to gam
mon some Germans just previous to an election,
in order obtair their votes, observed that though
he was not German himself, yet he had broth
er who was remarkably fond Of German sausages.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

Poor FeHow.-We heard gentleman remark
the other day, that he was growing weaker and
weaker every day. He has got so weak now, he
says, that he can't raise FIVE dollars.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

o. oltOcr II. Kno'cls, charged with robbing
the New Hope Post Office, in Bucks county, has
been convicted ofthe charge, and sentenced to two
years Imprisonment in the Penitentiary. o75ien
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

The following is from the Globe. An exchange
says-It would be difficult to find more emphat-
ic illustration of the truthfuness of John c. Cal
houn's remark, that the Locofoco party was held
together by the cohesive power of public plum
der a5 8
g Democrats shall we GO to work and elect
our whole ticket, which will enable us all to par
take Of The fat things which will fall from the dem
ocratic cornucopia; or shall we remain diUided
and be compelled for a number of years to feed
on short commons and cold fodder" until we
have not strength enough to Withstand good
stout, old, fashioned Staten Island nor'wester E
What do you say2'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04
Sale of the Williamsport and Elmira
Railroad.

Robert Fairies, Esq, the seques.ra,or of this
road. ladveriises ii for sale, in pursuance of an
act of the Legislature, 10 lake place a. Phila.
delphia onlhe lst day OF October inst. !, He
estimates The value of the road as it now IT,, a.
$700,O00. This road will doubtless 90 into
The hands OF company who will extend a-io
Ermira, ana place j. in good order. When
finished j. will be valuable road, and will
bring a large amount Of tonnage on 10 our Pub.
lie Works afer
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04
J0hM A. Gamble.

The Carlisle Democrat says Mr.. Gamble is . a
plain, honest FARMER! :" This will certainly be
news TO the good people of Lycomng county y
Every body in thai section fthe State knows that
Mr.. Gamble is an OLD CONTRACTOR. and Of
flee holder on the public works, who has grown
rich upon the plunder of the public Treasury
He ranks umong the upper tens" in Jersey
Shore, and lives in one of the most magnificent
and gorgeously decorated mansions in that region.
With all his wealth-wrung from the pockets of
the oppressed tax payers of the State-he lacks
the ability to discharge the duties of Canal Com
missioner. He is an Intellectual dwarf, and if
elected would be a mere tool in the hands of the
dishonest clique who were instrumental in pro-
curing his nomination He is decidedly unpopu-
lar with his own party who have neither forgotten
or forgiven his political raitorsna in 1916, in op
posing and defeating VIM. B. Foster.
The attempt of the Democrat to humbug and
deceive the people by representing MIR. Gamble as
:" a Farmer" is characteristic of Locofocoism!-
He has been an office holder and office hunter all
his life, and not satisfied with the large amount
of spoils," he has already appropriated, wants
another opportunity to punder the public treasury.
Should Gamble be elected, there will be no end
to the PLUMBER heretofore so extensively car.
ried on by the Locofoco majority Of the Canal
Board. Tax payers, look to your interests!
Shippensburg Neucs.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

The whole number Of vessels now on ,heil
way 10 California or already there. is estima
ted at 500.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

BY actual count Of Coin in Bank in New
York a few days ago. the coun. was $S.030,-
0o0. which, with the amoun, in the Sub-Treas-
nry. gives over eleven millions and half OF
dollars in the City, considerably above The av.
erage amount, This amount, with the contin.
ned receipts from California during The winter,
and the absence Of apprehension OF shipment
oi Specie TO Europe, must keep the money
matke, easy -. '''e,s' % Z :,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

T. RHODE alsIAkp.-This liale State has with
in her limits SO cotton mills. which annually
consume $4,000 bales Of cotton and manufac-
lure 10000 900 yards Of cloth. 81, iff Z S
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-10-04

The Territorial Courts of Minnesota have
just been opened. Twenty attorneys were ad,
miued TO practice, which certainly will be
though, sufficien, number for population o.
no more than five thousand sas p.4f fa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07

TIE CHOLERA. There Is every reason to believe
that the cholera iit was the Aslatc cholera at ALL
has expended Its force and become extinct at Qua.
rantne. There have been new cases or deaths
for the last three days, and the Board of Healt,
have discontinued their sessions.
The truth Is, there has been a great deal of un.
necessary alarm on this subject and the panic
which prevailed here short time since was
created by certain persons, aided and assisted by
certain journals, the Express being the head and
front of them, for speculative aud selfish purposes
There Is no question that the interests of the city
have suffered in great degree by the panic, SO
much so that we do not think quarter of mil.
lion OF dollars would repair the damage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07

ANOTHER observation-disclosures TEA.-A few
days ago we received, through the Brazilian En-
bassy at Washington, two samples of tea, grown
and manufactured in the Brazils which, in point
of quality, do not differ much from the ordinary
assortments of similar kind, so largely impo rted
INTO this country from Canton. The samples are
OF two kinds-ths one black, and the other green
or hyson, and were grown and prepared at the
botanic garden Of the city of Suro Preto, Province
OF Minas. Gerals.
Having spent our New Years day amidst the
snow heaps and beautiful scenery Of the Hudson
opposite the Palisades, we had an opportunity of
testing the flavor and strength of these teas during
that brief retirement to enjoy the comforts of a
country 6re-sde, as well as the excitement of a
sleigh ride along the Hudson bank. As well as
we can Judge of such article, we pronounce
both samples to be excellent. Indeed, we are led,
from these samples, to expect to see. at no very
distant day, a considerable trade in tea spriuging
up between New York and the Brazlls; and we
should not be surprised to find, before half CEN
fury shall have passed away, that among the other
revolutions of the times there will be a signal
revolution IN the tea trade.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07
The New Cabinet.

[From the Washington National wh'g Jan II
Extract o. letter from Baton Rouge, under date OF
December 10th, l848. "a IA
ssured that the resdent elect will select sroh ds
trgutbed for the h. ads of parts nts
the whole nation will approve o. They will BIZ &c
tmen Of the highest moral and political Srity; of
acknowledged habits II personal industry and sobrs
~; Of ripe experience In public affairs and silt
ty In the execution of busin of moderate but
and decided counses In all things. and Of enlarged
and comprehensive views upon all public question rs
They will be men, who Gill possess 10 emnen t da
g'ee the confidence VI the interests Of the
fsderacy and with whom the alton the
will be the paramount object Of all their lAbors
- Great curiosity IL naturally felt through bout the
country to know who will be the nate iuals
when the Old Hero ell invite 60 assist him in the ad
mtDittration Of the but thi az II In net
defined to be grstied until the mate shall have ad
vised and consented to the nominations y"
MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT We
learn, by letters from Louisiana. that Gen Tay-
Tor will probably leave his residence for the capt
tai until the let OF February His departure will be
regulated however, ~ the condition of the navga-
ton OF the upper rivers he purposes pass
Nashville We slso learn. from the sou rcss that
Re had determined to make Coleman Hotel his head
quarters from the time of his arrival In thi. cit ntl
be should remove to the Presidents House; that Mrs
Gen Taylor will not ensoun inter- the travel across the
mountains this winter, and that be gill be no ,om ps-
MED to Washington only by Col Bliss and his lady.
ashinsfon National Whig, Jan l.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07
Naval lntesiIxeuce.

The following is correct list Of officers Of the u
frgate ST. Lawrence In the port Of Eng.
and After taking In stores she would sail for Lisbon
to winter In the Tsg and will return to soutLa pton
in April previous to . summer cruise In the Baltic nd
q Witt to Bremen and st. Petersburgh.
Captain Hiram Paudiog. Lirutensuts- Henry X.
Boh, W. Rogers Taylor, Charles G Barton. Francis B.
Repshsw, Edmund Lsnier, Joseph Adams Parser-
Frapcis b. STOCKTON. Surgpon-C-o NJ. CIymsr Pa>s-
ed Afst Surgeon, J. O'Coosor Barclay Ass's sur.
ston- +. Darlington Acting Master Passed Md
Foxbsl Parker Passed Midshipmen Samuel P
Carter John T.. Hart william NJ. Ganbie William w
Low, Walter v. Gillis James Joustt. Watson Smith
Thomas Il. Fiebrown, William X Mayo. Marshal g.
Smith. Edmund W. Henry Midship men Salmon In
ell, Charles H. Thorbura Henry Erbeu, IT, John Irwin
Lhun Marines 1st Benz. y Brooks; ID A. J HAYS
Captains Clerk-Char.es Francis Pursers DOWN
II. Nesdles. Chspsin-Ed ward Eaton
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07
Annexation OF the Island of Cuba,

1t will be seen by the reports of the debates
published In this days Herald, that the subject
of the annexation of the island OF Cuba to the
United States, has produced cutie an excite
ment in Congress. When it was first preached
In the columns Of this journal, some of our
contemporaries attempted to throw discredit over
our statements, and ridiculed the idea as much
as they could. The truth Is, however that all we
stated concerning the matter, are fixed facts From
took hand it, it there is a strong party In
Congress favor OF the annexation of that island;
and one of the members of the Senate went so tar
az to say that General Taylor the President elect,
was committed in favor OF 1t.
HThis subject, we have doubt, will be much agi-
tated In Congress and throughout the country dur
ing the ensuing four years; and in connection with
the slavery question, it may produce results which
no one can anticipate at the present time. There
is a strong disposition in the Southern States in ia
yor OF the annexation Of this beautiful island, but
the North is just much opposed 10 1t, on slavery
grounds. Between this time and the 4th of March,
1852, the question may be carried in Congress, 81
simultaneously with the annexation of Canada. BY
this double measure the North and the South would
be satisfied, for there would be equal gain to
each, and the interests and feelings OF each would
be balanced It's certain that the slavery question:
which is creating such commotion and agitation
throughout the country, will never be settled as
long as Cuba remains IN her present position on the
one side, and Canada on the other.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07
ANOTHER CALIFORNIA HERALD.
MAP OF THE BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
&C., &C.. So.

THE CALIFORNIA HERALD, No. g. viii be published
early TO- morrow morning.
1t will contain sll the additional intelligence that
may arrive from Califorpis to the hour of publ
cation, together with the throughout the
country, Of the migrating parties Co. It will be illus
trated With splendid map Of the Bay of San Francis
90, with oil the soundings and islands therein care
fully delinsatsd This viii be = very valuable number
to those who going by to the gold region.
Agents requested to send in their orders as
rapidly possible for this number Single copies six.
pence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07
Fire In Philadelphia.

PstLApELPHia, Jan o, 1870
The ohioe Of the Presbyterian Board Of Psbcs tim
In Chestnut street. nearly opposite ths Circus vas d,s
covered to be fire about two O'Clock this morojuo
The contents Of the bull ling comp etely de,roy
3D. and the flames spread with such rapidly that b,
fore they could be arrested the dwelling house Of
Jones Eco 2e7 Chestnut street. was sntirey son,u
and two adjoining buildings we're much injured The
dwelling Of ~ Wright 2o3 Chssuut, also to * are
and the Butler House nsrrowly escaped dsstraotion
so rspid wers the flames, that the persons inside sou
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07

REMOVAL OF THE CAPITAL TO CINcINNATI.-1n
order to get rid Of the exciting subject of slavery
In the District of Columbia, and put it at rest for
ever, 1t Is proposed that the whole of what re-
mains Of that district, after the retrocession of
tat portion OF it which originally belonged TO the
State of Virginia, be ceded back to the State of
Maryland, Virginia having ssme time since re-
ceived her part. The public buildings, and the
ground on which they are located, are, however,
proposed to be reserved TO the use OF the United
States for the present.
But 1t seems that this movement is intended
only as preliminary measure towards removing
the capital TO Cincinnati, or some other point
west OF the Alleghables. This is a measure
which, 1t Is commended, will soon be necessary, in
consequence of the great growth and increasing
importance of the Northeastern and Western
States When we reflect upon the great increase
of population that has been taking place IN the
Northwest and West for the last few years, 1t Is
very probables that by the time the next census
shall have been taken, those regions will be en-.
titled TO as much representation in Congress
will exefcise a controlling influence in the legis
lation OF the Union.
In this point of view, therefore, we would no.
be surprised If measure of this kind were carried
into effect before ten years. With the great in
crease ofpopulaton, aud the growing Importance OF
those distant regions it will be matter of neces.
sity have the seat Of government more centrally
situated than il now in Washington. We are
induced to think too that it would b; judIcious
movement The sentiment of the people of that
region of the United States, is much stronger in
favor OF preserving the integrity of this confede.
racy, than that OF the South generally, or of the
fanatica portion of the Morrill, and the removal OF
the capital there would make that sentiment still
stronger, and have the tendency to add to the per-
msnence of the Union, although 1t might give a
preponderating influence to that portion OF the
country. This, however, cannot be avoided; In
fuence will increase In the same ratio with popu-
laton.
It is happy thing for the welfare and perma-
nence Of this coniederacy, that the sentiment in
those regions strong in favor OF preserving 1t,
and that the ulras Of the North and South consist
of materials volatile, as well being without
strength or organization
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-07
Marine Affair.

SHIP BUiLDINs.-In our an nuAl report Of the shin
ping In this port during tho past year the
exsos statements OF work done by Msssrs Barclay aud
Tos nd not made. They have buit the sbIp
f.. (pot A ~ and J. 4 for Msssrs Zenga and Co.,
Of $50 tons each; the ship NJ Howes 600 tons, the
ferry boat Sunswick Of $50 tens the bark Agnes Of
900 tons and the yacht Viper Of 30 Mesers Bar
clay and Tew bueily engaged Just nov during
rsspite In ship building in completing railway dry
dock, for hauling out and repairing vessels .xeen
horse power, capable Of hauling out 500 tons burthsn
Iii oa0 feef