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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20
The "Pennsylvanian" and Henry
et M. Fuller.

The Pennsylvania of the l,h inst. contained a
gross assault upon Henry NJ. Fuller the Whig
candidate for Canal Commissioner, based upon a
pirate letter. in which Mr.. Fuller declared him
self" in favor of Free Soil, Free Speech, Free
Labor, and Free Men," with his usual frankness,
but with which as published, as the following let
ter from Mr. Saxton--to whom Mr.. Fulier's letter
was addressed-shows other matters were incor-
porated, all protesting to come from Mr.. Fuller.
Mr.. SaYton's letter fatty contradctsthe statements
ofihe Pennsyluanian, in justification Of publishing
private letter, and shows that the original letter
of Mr. Fuller not only surreptitiously obtained,
but interpolated for the purpose of party decep-
ton - 81 @ ~ ~'.5.
To the Readers Of the Penasylca,aian:
My attention is this morning called to the pub
licaiion of letter in the Pennsyrdnan of the 18th
inst, purporting to have been addressed to me by
Henry Nj. Fuller, on the 18th ult.
The letter is marked priudtc. fact which should
have withheld any decent or honorable man from
giving it publication .-a3{ 80 ez5-g f5es.
But when meanness invades the sanctity of phi
vaie correspondence, it becomes proper for me to
say this. The letter as published in the Pennsyl
ranian not received by me. So much of it as
relates to the private business of Mr.. Hackley,
and expresses Mr.. Fuller's sentiments on the sub
ject of the extension Of slavery is correct. Ha
The resolution had prepared myself The
letter and resolution were stolen from me by fel-
low who dared mol publish then. himself. and ,shose
name shall be forthcoming in due time.
! have always been democrat, am democrat
still, but canno, swallow the Pit,sburg Platform
! 90 not believe in Buchanan wages of 10 cents a
day. do not believe in extending an institution
which is in violation of human rights. at war with
the public sentiment of the world, destructive Of
northern interests, and curse wherever it exists
Knowing Mr.. Fuller to entertain the same SEN
timents, and believing him therefore tobe bet
ter democrat than Mr. Gamble, whose efforts to
my knowledge, contributed largely to the defeat
of William B, Foster, in 1886, shall support him.
Let others do as they may. .e3
49, F. SAXTON.
Archibald. Luserns Co., Sept. i3, l849.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

Manatee, or Sea Cow, an animal which has
for many years been considered extinct, has been
captured in Florida. brought on to N. York, and
will be publicly exhibited in a few days. 1t is
said to be one of the greatest curiosties. Of the
day. Tribune. Ii.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

Pouawattomic county, Iowa, voted at the recent
election, as follows: Wing, 55s; Locofoco, A.
in the PresidentiaF& Congressional elections, last
year, by the Locofoco authorities Of that new State
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

FIRE AT MnFoRD.-The Wagon and Ger.
rage Shop of ]. M Heller, vas burned on The
s inst, together with 8 Machine shop adioin
ing, and all the machinery. tools. paierus. stock
and partly finished work. Lose abou, 81. 500.
No insurance. a.s..s 80 s.. go
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

The Hon. A Newman, one-oi the Representa-
lives eEeci to Congress from the state of Virginia,
died a, Wheeling, (Va.O on Saturday the s,h inst
The Washington Union, says he was an able
Statesman, staunch Locofoco, and worthy man
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

The Locofocos Of this District met at Mauch
Chunk, on the l4th inst, and nominated Charles
Frailey, ofSchuylkill, for Senator.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20
MARRIED,

On Saturday. tho 18th inst, by Re' "
Sisiy, Mr.. Samuel Postens Of Price lOsH''
and Miss Margare, Yeisiey, OF Lower So
field, Monroe county, Pa.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20
Correct view

Mankind might do without physicians, lif they
would observe the laws Of health without law
yers, ifthey would keep their tempers; ; wi,hou.
soldiers, II they would observe the laws of Chris
'anity and perhaps without preachers. il each
one would take care Of his own Coincidence but
there is no dispensing with the newspaper
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

+ The Great State Agricultural Fair of New York,
commenced at Syracuse on Tuesday oflast week
Some fifty thousand persons were in attendance,
including several of our most distinguished men.
such as Henry Clay, Millard Fillmore, Thomas
Cor"in, Gen. Wool, Francis Granger, &c. &c,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

The Democracy in some portions of this State.
are not upon the most friendly terms. In Mont
eomefy County, strong Locofoco place. accord
ing to the Po,tstown Ledger, Democratic paper,
the majority in tha, County will be greatly reduced,
or turned into Wig majority. This is attribu-
ted by that paper, 10 the conduct OF the leaders
bet we imagine the people there as in every place
else, see The Importance of renouncing party
ty's interest. Coming events cast their shad-
ows before"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

0Dp.-Salt Creek, Jackson Co. Indisna, does
nc: contain one Wing voter, butt happens 70 have
more citizens in the State Prison than any other
four towns in the State. This circumstance re-
daces the Loco Foco majority considerably, but it
is still heavy. t,sss sf. -
- es "a aa..54 stse sHfi5 30
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

The fourteenth annual Commencement OF La
f9yetiei College, at Easton, took place yesterday
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

DFlhe Village Record says:-From every po:-
ton Of oui Commonwealth we are in the receipt
of good news with regard to the coming cleo
ions. The nomination Of Mr. Fuller, appears to
have infused spirit into the party and aroused
its members to action. The election is pregnant
with Importance, and we ekpec, 10 see, every
Pennsylvania do his duty
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20

The Election in Maine on Monday, the 10th, re-
suited IN the choice Of Mr.. Hubbard the Locofoco
candidate for Governor. with majority of the
same political stripe in both branches of the Leg
isature. - ,8e q e
A third trial TO elect member Of Congress in
lie 4th District of Massachusetts, took place on
Monday. but failed. Nc one OF the three candi-
dates-Palfrey, Thompson and Robinson--suc-
! ceeded in obtaining clear majority over all.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-09-20
The Assembly Ticket.

The Locofocos Of Northampton. on Tuesday
last, nominated James ~ Porter and Michael Mey-
srs as candidates for the Legislature. The ticket
is now completed, and reads as follows =.
JOHN D. NORRIS, a
JAMES NJ. PORTER. 3eo
MICHAEL MEYERS. ayet'
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01
GENERAL CASS.

On Saturday last, the friends of General Cass
in New York city, rendered him public dinner :;
and on Monday, he excused himself in a letter
from which we take the following extract for the
purpose of heartily commencing its conservative
spirit and admirable sentiments:
PLACED in geographical position exert powerful
influence upon the duration OF this eontederacv of Re-
public attached TO the Union, and to the whole Union
and attached equally to the principles of freedom and to
the constitution by which these guarded and secured
should the time ever come-as trust it will not-and
come whence and why it may-when dissolution shall
find advocates and the hand of violence shall atemnt
to sever the bond that holds together the West viii
rise up man, to stay deed so fatal to the
liberty here and throughout the worldaye and it will
be stayed Success haliow the effort IF we
are not struck by Judicial blindness shall hold On to
the constitution with tenacity defyng time and acct
dent, thanking the God of our fathers, and our own
God, for political institutions which have securaJ - We
greater measure of national prosperity than has evsr
been the lot OF any people before US to enioy
we have but one danger to fear As to military
power and the general corruption of manners and
morals-causes to which history attributes the fall of
many republics in ancient and in modern days- believe
II they are not the last they among the last of the
evils we have to apprehend. Our future would be all
seeds OF danger than these The prophetic saeacitv of
Washington oresaw and foretold The true danger which
threatens u.s. the danger OF sectional interests and mas
sons arrayng portion OF the Union against another
spirit OF compromise was necessary To- create th;
confederation and is equally necessary to preserve Il
in its integrity and efficiency. When questions arise
deeply affecting the country and dividing it by geopra-
phica Ines then the time of trial which no true
American contemplate without anxiety. lii seldom
that such issues be presented when mutual forbear
ance not dictated alike by duty and by wisdom If
one half OF great country, abandoning all other differ
ences opnion unanimous in its sentiments upon apy
measure of internal policy locally affecting itself, its
citizens should meet from their countrymen Of the other
section Kindness and not denunciation; argument and
not recrinnation; and desire to reconcile conflicting
opinions, as harmonlousy as is compatible with the
nature OF the controversy No such views respecting
slye community without the existence of forcible con-
sideratons which call for careful inquiry and for wise
as well as kind, decision In this spirit should section.
al questions be discussed, and if they are So thew will
bring with them no danger; but will furnish additional
motives for union, and will contribute powerfully to our
strength and prosperity"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.
The following is the official vote in the late
election in the 18th District:
Haymond's majority,


A correspondent of the Union, in enumerating
the causes of the accomplished Thompson's"
defeat, mentions the want Of Commissioners at
Knob Fork and Churches in the county of Wet
EEL" Whereupon the Union edtorially gravely
remarks:
If the people of Wetzel have been deprived of the
right osutfrage, they ought suffer by it. 1t
but fair and reasonable that the election should be set
asde and the whole decision be sent back to the people,
How consistently conscientious Had Thomp-
son been returned and all the Knob Forks and
Churches in the country been closed against
voters, never word of sending the election back
should we have heard. 1t would be very " fair and
reasonable to quash the election of the Democrat
who was returned from Philadelphia through
means so openly fraudulent, that the parties have
suffered severe legal penalties for their violation
of the elective franchise 1t would also be ex-
ceedingly " fair and reasonable for the Iowa
Democrat who got his return by his friends steal
ing the ballot box of a Wing precinct, to be de-
denied admission on the floor of the House. Bu1
the Washington Union has never given its read
ers hint OF that sort of reason and fairnesss.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01
RICHM OND, VA.
Saturday Morning, Deer. LIST, 1919.
GAS LIGHT SECURED AT LAST.

We are most happy to apprise our readers that
the City Council, on Thursday evening, finally
came to decision on the important question OF
lighting the city with gas, and adopted the ord-
nance reported by the Committee, without any
material modification, by vote of ezeuen to four.
The opponents of this indispensable measure re-
sorted to every sort of expedent to defeat it
Amendment after amendment was proposed and
voted down, by division generally, of ten to
FIVE Amongst those who finally voted for the
ordinance were Messrs. Mayo and Denoon, who
acted with a proper sense of the often expressed
wishes of their constituents.
The scheme which has been sanctioned by the
Council appears to us to be open to no tangible
objection from any quarter Of the city. 1t is true
that the extent of the pipes, first to be laid down, is
limited; but this unavoidable, and it will be per-
ceived, provision is made forthe farther extension of
the illumination to every portion of the city which
will pay very moderate per centum on the cost
of the additional pipes Fifth street, for example,
leading from Main to the Armory is omitted from the
schedule; yet it is not to be doubted that the pro-
pery- holders on that street will deem the gas light
indispensable, and will cheerfully pay for the ne
cessary extension of the pipes. So with Clay and
Marshall streets, which were earnestly urged as
being entitled to participation in the contempla-
ted illumination. The ordinance prescribes an
admirable guage of the respective claims of the
different streets. individuals have only to qua
rantee to the city taoelue per cent on the cost of
the proposed extension to their localities and they
will be accommodated. The naming of particular
streets in the ordinance, for the first plan of the
works, ought not to be regarded at aM excluding
other streets. The provision just referred to en-
sures the future ramifcaton of the pipes through
out the city, with as much rapidity as ever be
secured in such enterprises
We regard tie adoption of the Gas Light Or
dinance marking new era for Richmond
Strangers coming to the city, after the works are
completed, will not go away expressing disap-
poin,ment with the energies of town whose ci-
tzens do no business at night, and whose streets
are dangerous to the passenger after night-fall--
The business day of our mercantile men will be
heightened several hours. A better police will
be maintained. And we shall wear more cheer
full and more inviting aspect What may be OF
still greater importance, each citizen whose house
or store is accommodated with the gas light, will
have to pay much less than he now does for
stu rning night into day.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Washington Union publishes a list of the
members of the House of Representatives, pre-
pared by Mr.. B. B. French, formerly Clerk of the
House, in which we find the following seuen MEM
bers classed as "Free Soil Wings" three as Gree
Soil Democrats" and one (Mr. Tuck) as simple
Free Soiler:
FREE Soil WHIGs.-Charles Allen, Massachusetts ;
Lewis D. Campbell, Joshua R. Giddings, Joseph NJ
Root, VIM F. Hunter, Jno CrowelI, Ohio; Geo. W.
Julian, Indiana; Jno F. Howe, Pa.
FREE Soil DEMooRATs.--Charles Durkee, Wiscon-
sin David Wimot, Pa; Preston King, N. Y
FREE Soil without party designation Amos Tuck,
of Nh.
In Mr. French's list of Free Soil Democrats.
Mr.. Booth, of Connecticut, ought, undoubtedly,
to be included. OF the Stree Soil Whigs'' in his
list, Messrs. Campbell, Hunter, Crowell, and
Howe, and Mr.. Tuck also, will most probably act
with the friends of the administration in the selec-
ton of Speaker. Mr.. Julian had been better
classed with the Gree Soil Democrats for he
was elected by the Democratic party If we re-
duce the Free Soil party proper therefore, to
Messrs. Allen, Giddings, Root, Durkee, Wimot
Preston King, Julian and Booth, they number
eight and are enough to prevent either of the
great parties from having the majority. The whole
number of members elected is 23O, of which l l6
is the majority. But, as Mr. King, of Georgia,
will certainly be absent at the beginning of the
session, HOW'LL be a majority in the election of
Speaker.
According to our reckoning, the Democrats
number l06, exclusive of the three members elect
ed as "Taylor Democrats from South Carolina.
and of the four Free Soil Democrats" In Or
der to obtain the majority of lis, they must COM
mand the cooperation of both the off-shoots from
their party. The Wings, exclusive of Messrs. AL
len, Root and Giddings and of Mr.. King of Geor-
gia, number Ill. BY this calculation the two prin-
cipa parties together, number 2l9, the Free Soil
ers 7, and the South Carolina Independents 3.
As to the choice of Speaker, we undertake to
make no prediction 1t may obviously depend on
new party combinations, or upon the accidental
absence of members.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01
JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA COMPANY.

JAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA COMPANY.
The following report was submitted to the Stock
holders Wednesday evening last and the resolutions
embodied therein adopted without dissent save that Mr.
Ctched objected to and voted against the proposition
concerning the Kanawha river.
The Committee have had the Presidents Report and
the several subjects therein referred to under consdera
ton, and recommend to the stockholders the adoption
of the following resolutions:
l. Resolved, hat il is nexpedient for the Stockhod-
to determine the location of the route for the connec
ton between the Canal and Dock and, that subject be
left under the control of the President and Directors.
q Resolred That the President and Directors be re-
quested on behalf OF the Company, to make appica-
ton to the General Assembly for amendment Of the
act OF lS47 so as to enlarge the issue OF State Bonds to
the amount OF one hundred and ten thousand dollars to
supply the deficiency in the appropriation to reach Buch
anan, and to ensure payment OF all demands of conrac
tors for completing the work
3. ReSolued, That the President and Directors be
quesed on behalf OF the company, to make application
to the General Assembly, to amend the acts Of the
9Th and 18th March, 1849 to issue to the Company
State Bonds to the amount of $780, 900 instead of the
guaranty OF the Company bonds for that amount given
by those acts.
a. Resolued That the President and Directors be re-
quested, on behalf of the Company, to make an appi
cation to the General Assembly, for loan Of State
bonds to the amount OF two millions ye-hundred thou
sand dollars, to be applied to the continuation OF the
Canal from Buchanan to Covngton and to the improve
ment OF the Kanawha River by lock and DAMS so to
dudpl IL 10 STEAMBOAT UdViSdIou lIOlll tn6 hanaWHd
Salnes to the mouth of Gauley rver the bonds be is
sued quarterly in such will enable the company
to commence operations the work from Buchanan to
Covingon in the year 1850, as contractors may
plee their work below Buchanan and construct the
work in the years lS5l-2, and also, to commence the
| work the Kanawha river in the year 1850
| Whereas it is important to the Company that the
outstanding post notes. if any there be, should be a,
once brought and settled that the true state of the
post note account may be ascertained, therefore,
ResoDed That the President and Directors be request
ed give notice in the public papers to all persons hold
post notes. that such notes required be brought
in for redemption before the 31st day Of October
1885, and that after that time no interest will be paid on
| such notes.
Resolred, That the travelling expenses OF the Presi
dent when on the business OF the Company shall be paid
| S. S. BAXTER, Chairman;
| O. NJ CRUTCHFIELD,
| A. G. PENDLETON,
r. T.. DANIEL,
| JOHN EARLY.
| JOSEPH MAYO
| ]. ]. LONDON
VIM H. MCFARLAND,
| P. ST. GEORGE COOKE,
JOS. M. DARLINGTON,
| 1SSAC DAVENPORT,
| JOS. R. ANDERSON,
| LEWIS WEBB.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01

NAvAL,-The United States ship Saratoga, Com
mander Nicholson, arrived in Hampton Roads on Mon
day, in six days from Havana. The Norfolk Herald
says:
" The Saratoga left Pensacola on the 18th November
and, after beautiful passage OF hftyfv hours reach
The steamer Falcon was in port when the Saratoga ar
rived, waiting to communicate with the Ohio, which
had arrived on the 18th. The steamer Isabel, from
had some five hundred passengers board, bound to
California, via Chagres
The officers of the Saratoga had every ciyity and
attention paid to them by the authorities and were
sent at magnificent entertainment given at the Palace
BY the Captain General in celebration of the Queens
Saints birthday. The Saratoga left after short stay
OF three days for this port, which she reached after
passage of six days.'
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF RICHMOND.
HIGH WATER AT d O'CLOCK, P. M.
ARRIVED,


Schr New York, Smack, New Y ork sundries to Ed
mond y Davenport, Dunlop, Moncure & Co., N Cor
don d Son, A Antonio Williams & Claiborne, Pizzi-
nj, S Bonaylta, And Pizzin, Ant Pzzini, Dooley
Ludlam g. Co, H w TylerC D ale, Tinsley & Bry-
ant, Ginter, Winston, Jones & Co, H A Watt, r
Tyrer, G Crane G. Son, J Thompson & Co, Webb,
Bacon Co, Wortham, McGruder & Co, w TAYLOR
Wadsworth, Turner & Co, Vanlew, Smith & Co, 6 j.
Snton 4 Co, Crenshaw & Bro, 2 H Skinker, L j Bos-
seGx, Nash 4 Woodhouse, J Bonavita, B Catogn J
Fleet, D J Burr, Haskins & Libby and to order
r, Schr Marietta Burr, Osborne, New ork, sundres to
Edmond q Davenport Davenport, Allen & Co, Kent,
Kendall & Atwater, Wadsworth, Turner g. Co. Webb,
Bacon & Co, Nash & Woodhouse, R R Duval, A Du-'
Sa Co f1Yy ons Ipsey 4 Bryant 4 Lee, Ludam
BalIard : P1zip Gaynor Wood, W Taylor, Purcell,
Laid d 60, w S Burr, E Fl Sknker, Hubbard, Gardner
o. Co, D Yale Merchant, Reeve, l. Ginter, Inloes
q q Bro, II w Tyler, w & Donnan, G ] Sumner A
Mott, Butler & 'Tinsley, Haskns & Libby, VIM Harri-
son, Creme, A Hill, o A Strecker, ] NJ Royal, C
Snion & Co, Christian e. Lsthrop,J Bonavita Dun
lop, Moncure & Co, c Bennett q Co, and to order
Schr Fair, Purnell, New York
Schr o. H. Perry, Burpee, Mobile, Cotton, to Webb
Bacon e. Co.
Schr Knight, North, Baltimore.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01
MAYORS COURT-YrsrrRnAv

"A tree fellow, by the of Philip Cousins was to-
gay affagned before his Honor for cruelty beating
morse attached to the cart he driving owned by j.
onead d Co., on the 25th inst 1t was proved that he
knocked the animal down with the butt end of his whip
and injured severely His Honor first ordered him to
be punished Tor the act but appearing that he was Free
he was lined four dollars instead of the whipping
"A citizen was fined the usual amount in such cases
ior employing his hack without obtaining license.
Susan Seden, John Peasants, Edward H. Meeks and
Jas Rowe, all OF whom were confined for breaches of
The peace gave bail as required by law, and were con-
sequenty discharged from their Imprisonment in the city
Jail by his Honor
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01

See how extremes will meet The Union contends
that the great cardinal policy of Democracy is, that
the peoole demand retrenchnent and economy. -
Fortunately for the country then, there will be no diff
ference between the Administration and its friends and
the Democracy, they call themselves, upon these
points. 1t is policy which the Wings have batted for
so long, that any other party would have given up
in despair But they knew they were righl-and
head OF affairs. lheyjoyulIy re-echo the cry~the peo
pie must control the government and they unit with
their oudest voice in demanding "retrenchment and
economy" Let the opposition over and help us to
obtain these two ends !-Aler. Goz
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1849-12-01
The Martinsburg (va) Republican SAWS

We understand that the stock has been taken for the
turnpike from Martinsburg to Wilamsport, and that
prompt measures will be adopted to place under con-
tract as early as possible 1t is believed that this i'm
Provemen nsures the construction of bridge across
the Potomac at Williamsport; and the benefits to be
trade in the year will be drawn from that region Of
country to this place, channel through which the
Baltimore market will be reached 1t is to the interest
OF Baltimore to encourage the enterprise of building
this bridge, as will to her considerable amount
Of produce which at present finds another market