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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

The Republic in referring 10 the deficit ofbetween
fifteen aud twenty millions, which it has already
been announced will exist in the amount of reve-
nue. requisite to meet the expenditures of the gov
eminent for the fiscal years, ending the 30h June,
1850, and the 30th June. 1851, thus explains i,
from official documents: Our receipts IN 1s47
were 26,346,790 our expenditures in the same
years were S55,929 O93. Our receipts in ls4s
were S35, ,436, $50 our disbursements in the same
year were $42 2Sl1,970. In the same years ls47
and l84S, therefore, our expenses exGeeded our
income S36,957,523. BY the law providing for
the execution, in part, of the twelfth article of the
treaty with Mexico, $3,72O,OOO are appropriated
to pay the principal and interest due May 80 ls49
and S3,54O,000 to pay the principal and interest
due May 80, 1850. Under the provisions of the
fifteenth article of the same treaty, the Secretary
of the Treasury will be called upon to pay SO,
250,000 of claims of citizens of the United States
against the republic of Mexico. Here is sum of
S47, ,467,523 over and beyond all our receipts
A portion of it has already been provided for by
the issue Of treasury notes, on which interest is to
be paid. and all this cannot be betrayed from the
current revenue. This constitutes the deficit
1t results from the acts ofthe last administration,
with which the present has had nothing whatever
to do.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Private Accounts from California

We have bad an opportunity Of conversing with
gentleman residing at Worcester, Mass. says the
~ Y. Eapress who arrived from California in the
Empire City steamer. He gives melancholy
picture Of affairs in California, and predicts that
the next steamer will bring intelligence of gen
eral smash-up there. Property, he says, is tum-
bling down, wages reduced, and hundreds of
persons are begging for chances to work their pas
sage home in the steamer, guaranteeing at the same
time, to pay their passage after their arrival here
This gentleman also tells US, that miners return
ing from the mines to San Francisco, have ceased
to bring gold, and now bring instead, sore heads
sore legs, and ruined constitutions according to
his account, many persons have perished at The
mines, and upon the road for lack of food aud raj
ment. But we cannot give his report more in de-
tail--it is most melancholy one, and he says,
what makes affairs still worse. is that spectators
in California are doing their best to send out ia
vorabe accounts, IN order to get out of the scrape
themselves, by putting their burdens upon the
shoulders of new adventures.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Mails fGr California.

The Postmaster General gives notice that mail
will be despatched from New York via Chagres
for California and Oregon, on the 18th of Decem-
ber; and that in January regular semi-mon,hly
mail will be established on that line, to leave New
York on the 18th and 2Sth OF each month. The
postage for single letter not exceeding half an
ounce in weight will be 10 ID cents to Havana,
90 cents to Chagres, 80 cents to Panama, to be
pre- paid in all cases and 40 cents to Monterey,
San Francisco, Astoria, any other point in Cal
ifornia or Oregon; to be paid, or left unpaid
at the option Of the sender. Newspapers and
pamphlets, sea postage three cents each, and in
land postage to be added.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Congress.-.The New.House.

We made one mistake in our summing up of the
relative strength of the two parties in the new
House. Ohio has chosen eleren Loco Focos and
but eight Wings, (the former correctly printed in
Roman, the latter in Italics in our table) beside
Messrs. Giddings and Root-so that the new
House will divide, Wings and Whiggish Free
Soilers, Ill; Loco Focos, Loco Foco Free Solers
and Abotionists, ll6 doubtful, Messrs. Allen
of Mass. Root and Gidings of Ohio. Vacant, the
seat for Middlesex, (late Palfrey's,) Mass. We
still don't see how the pro-Savery and anti -Sla-
very Loco-Focos are to agree in sufficient num-
bers TO elect Speaker, but the Clerk Sergeant at
Arms, Doorkeeper and Postmaster they will elect,
almost beyond doubt.-N Y Tribune.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Another Fire at mauch Chunk.

This place was again visited by another destruc.
tive Fire on Friday last. The Democrat of that
place says:
"The fire occurred in that part Of the Towr
known as broadway, and destroyed the upper
stories of the following houses James Andreas'
John Trees. Benjamin Williams, Conrad Koch
er's Abraham Andreas', John Painters and Ira
Cortright's.
We are unable to learn as yet how the fire or
iginated The loss will probably be about S5,-
600:
Wecannot say too much in praise Of the citizens
of Mauch Chunk, for the untiring energy displayed
in subduing the flames. Their exertions and a
calm day saved our town from total destruction
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Change OF VciWs.

The DanrUc Democrat oflas week, in noticing
the visit OF the Hon. r ]. Walker to the Mon
tour Iron works, few days since, mentions re-
port that he has altered his trad notions as far
as regards adUalOrem duties on Iron and Coal, and
that he will lend his influence in favor of moder-
ate specific duties these staple articles of Penn
sylvania. if bill OF that kind should be brought
before the next Congress Thus it is always that
speculative theory win give way TO practical ex-
perence.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
The Indians.

The Usage delegation held talk with the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs yesterday at the Indi-
an Bureau, in which they expressed their wishes
to the government. They desired to be given
cannon and numerous flags; and hinted at wish
for more money than the treaty stipulations allow
them. The Commissioner stated the impossibility
of yielding to their desires, and that the Great
Father, the President, could not GO beyond the
allowance of presents. The chief, White Hair,
desired the uniform of a General, which was al
lowed him, and military coats were ordered for the
other chiefs. They retired from the talk appa-
rently satisfied that they could obtain nothing fur
ther from the Commissoner.-W Washington Re
public, Eoc. %.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Stockton.

Bayard Taylor, in letter to the New York
Tribune, says" After journey of $50 miles.
since leaving San Francisco. find here, in the
hear, of California, where last winter stood a
solitary rancho in the midst Of Tule marshes,
a canvass town Of three or four hundred inhab-
iian's, and port with twenty-five vessels at
anchor The mingled noises OF labor around
The click of hammers and The grazing OF saws
1.-The shouts of mule drivers-lhe jingling of
spurs-ihe jar and josle Of wares in the tents
almost chea, me into the belief that This is
some old commercial mart. familiar with such
sounds for years past -Four months, only, have
sufficed to make this place what il is; and in
that time wholesale firm established here
Zone ont of dozen,) has done business to the
amount of 100000. The same party has just
purchased 10, $50 by 100, on the principal
street for $6000 The cost Of erecting a com
mon one story clapboard heuse on il will be
$4,000
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Hon. Henry Clay.

The sage of Ashland, as Mr.. Clay is familiarity
known. left Philadelphia on Monday week for
New York He remained in the latter place few
days. and then repaired to Washington, to enter
upon his duties as United States Senator. What
host Of distinguished patriots viii again meet
in the halls of this mighty Republic What wis
dom, experience, and eloquence will congregate
in the Senate Chamber of the nation Clay, Ben
ton, Web ster, Calhoun, Cass, Cooper, Seward,
Beuien, and many others of nearly equal celebri-
ty. Truly the Senate-of the United States is the
noblest body in the world.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
EfaOW In MARYLAND.

During last week there fall Of more than
two feet of snow in the glades and on the noun
tains IN the western part Of Allegheny county
The Civilian says the trees not having lost their
foliage were throughout extensive tracts Of coun-
try, born down by the weight of the superincum-
bent Stow, thus blocking up the roads
DR.. Briggs and three other gentlemen of Hart
ford, have been hunting deer at Saranac Lake, n.
Y, ana report that on the 9Th of October the
shores of the Lake were covered with snow to the
depth Of afoot
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
The Great Christmas aad New Years
piesoriaI.

BRoTHER JoNATHAN's mammoth sheet for the
coming Halidays has made lis appearance, and a
grand and imposing spectacle he presents TO his
numerous readers and admirers. 1t would be al
most impossible to overrate the truly splendid col
lection Of engravings which appear in this magni-
fcent Christmas sheet The fine large and graph
ic picture of the "Pleasures, Foes and Miseries
of New York Christmas" is masterpiece Of
American Fine Arts; and either that or the group
of spirited portraits OF General Taylor and his
Cabinet" is alone worth double the cost of the
whole paper. We have not room to enumerate
tthe of the fifty or sixty beautiful Engravings and
popular reading which 60 to make up this stipend
Gus sheet. or one thing we are certarn. 1t is by
far the best and handsomest pictorial paper ever
isued in America or any where else. Published
by Wilson & Co., New York, at 10 cents per CO.
py, or ten for one dollar. o.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
The Late elections.

The Whins have noblv,ustained themselves IN
the recent State elections / In New York, our OPP
ponents were sanguine an confident of an over
whelming victory In thasSt the old Hunkers
and Free Sellers had forualy united upon ticket
made up of an equal numtr of each faction; and
they moved forward to Il, contest with the GER
tainty of success which aways accompanies the
recollection of former triu,ps
But the result is that th Wings have carried
their candidates for Secreary of State, Controller
State Treasurer and StateEngineer, and secured
a majority of two in the snate, while our united
opponents have carredsthe Attorney General,
Judge of the Appeal Cou Stale Prison Inspector
and Canal Commissioned and secured majority
of two in the House-ths making the joint-balot
a tie. The successful Dcofoco candidates were
all run by the Anti Rentes which shows that there
is clear Whig majoris in the popular vote
Under the circumstances the Wings of New York
have done nobly. They lave conended, single
handed, against the combied force OF all the fac
tions in the State, boundIngether by the "cohe-
sve power of public punaer," and eager to clutch
the spols ofvictory.
Remarking upon the result, the Tribune Of Sat
urday says, while the Offices filled by the two
parties respectively are equal in numbers, the
Wings have by far the preferable portion. if we
regard their relative Importance. The Office OF
Judge Of Appeals is OF 40 political account; that
OF State Prison Inspector of very little, while all
the officers chosen by the Wings are members of
the Canal Board, and the control of the Canals is
by their election secured TO our side for the ensu-
isg year. A few clerks &c, in the Assembly and
thu Attorney Generals Office are all the appoint
meNS which inure to orr adversaries.
'Fhe senate, in which the Wings have ma
jority, holds through TWO years the Assembly for
one only. There are no appointments of any po-
litical mark 20 be made by the Legislature this
yeat; bpt another session brings an election for
IT, S. Senator, in whict our Senators now chosen
will participate with iew Assembly"
In Neg Jersey, as I've stated last week, the
Wings have both branches ofthe Legislature, and
majority Of nine or ten on joint ballot
In Massachusetts, though there is no election of
Governor by the people, the Wings have a ma
jorily Of 90 on joint sailot in the Legislature, and
taking the last Presidential election as test, have
gained l0,I66 votes There were three candidates
in the field for Governor. Briggs, the Whig can
dida'e, has plurality of2i,00O, but fails of ma
jority over both ofhis competitors by about l,5OO
votes. The Legislature will now have the cleo
ton, however, and viii of course take care Of the
result.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

An agent of this defunct institution, few days
since, presented check in its favor for twelve
hundred dollars, at the Broom Co. Bank at Brig
hampton. Some ofthe sufferers by the failure Of
the Susquehahna Bank, got wind of the fact that
there were assets to that amount accessible, and,
at the moment the agent drew the funds from the
Broom County Bank, pounced upon the proceeds
fox the benefit Of the bill holders.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Oar State.

The State of Pennsylvania. says Mr.. Skinner,
comprises about as many acres as the six New
England States. and supports population of less
than they, by about 100000. But Pennsy ylVania
feeds 100000 more horses than all those sT States
united. Now supposing $4,000 of these horses
give place TO 10000 oxen, and then there will be
SO, 900 horses more than in all New England, how
much beef could be raised. for feeding men, on the
100000 acres now dedicated to the feeding of the
$4,000 horses, supposing three horses consume
the produce annually Of six acres of oats, each at
33 | 8 bushels to the acre
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
U,Sf.sstKral Children.

Tn the Coutl adarter Sessions of Bucks coun-
ty, last week, 3father and daughter were arragned
OIL the charge of incestous adultery. the prose
cutors being the sons and bIotlers of the defend
ants The daughter had Secome pregnant and
the proceedings were Instituted, charging them
with the crimes of incest becatse the father would
not or could hot accede TO the demands of his sons
in advancing them money They were acquitted,
but it was only after the trial that the daughter
for the first time. and then urder oath, revealed
the name Of the father of her Gild
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Heavy Mail Robbery.

Springfield, Ohio, Nov. &c.
large mail robbery was discovered in this
place this afternoon. 1t appears that young
man, named Charles w. McWiliiams, who was
for short period during the past summer, engaged
as mail agent between here and Sanduskv city,
has been for some time suspected of robbng the
mall and the proof was brought home TO him to-
dav. 1t is not known how much money he has
abstracted,-abo $1,000 have been recovered
The Young cuprit is under arrest.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Furnishing Liars.

In Turkey whenever storekeeper is convinced
of telling lie, his house is painted black to remain
so for one month. IF there was such law in
force in this country what sombre and gloomy
appearance-some of our cities would present.
And what righteous law it would oe to give labor
TO some of the painters
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
All Sides.

The editor OF the Feilowsville (Va4 Democart
declares himself to be Wing, top side, bottom
side right side left side fore side, hind side, n7
side outside, upper side, lower side, north side,
east side, south side, and west side No one Gag
accuse him of being a one-sided man.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

Handsome Gain.-At the Presidential election
the vote for Gen. Taylor in New York, was 1925
less than the combiud vote for Cass and Van Bu-
rem. Now the Wings beat their combined oppo-
nents by about II 500 votes. This shows Wing
gain Of 80 T25 votes.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

Dr.. Wing on being asked where young lady's
1caiSt began, replied-at the altar. The moment
they have you trapped, they come down on your
pocketbook. like hawk on June bug. After
they are married, he says, they are all waste.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

On Wednesday last. procession Of eighty six
negroes, consisting of men, women and children
recently manumitled by gentlemen in Fauquier
county, Va, passed through Hagerstown, on their
way to Pennsylvania. They were in charge Of
white man.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
The Hardening Power.

The Harriburg Telegraph in scathng COM
meniary on the recent denunciation 6y Judge Par
sons of the pardoning power, as exercised since
1914, furnishes the following statement of the
whole number of pardons granted since 1S4l,
which includes the last three years Of Gov. 2orters
administration. These are made up from the off
cal records in the office OF the Secretary of the
Commonwealth, and show that since Gov. John
ston has occupied the executive chair, period of
sixteen months, he has granted ll6 pardons, or an
average of 81 annually, while the annual average
under Gov. Skunk. his immediate predecessor,
was 100, and under Gov. Porter 1863! Moreover,
the number of rioters pardoned by Gov. Porter
was so! by Gov Skunk 81 while Gov Johnston
has pardoned three Il is evident, therefore, that
neither the cause Of justice, much less the cause
of truth, dictated the annadversions Of Judge
Parsons, and the public, who know all the facts,
can arrive at their own conclusions as to his mo-
tives. The statement is as follows
Gouernor Porter Pardoled, during the last three
years of his administration 49I
Average number annually 1863
Convicts pardoned in the city and county of
Philadelphia during these three years l30
Number for riot pardondoned in the State so
Number for riot pardoned in the city and coun-
ty of philadelphia 10
Governor Shank Pdrdoncd $50
Average number annually 100
Pardoned in the city and county of PhHadel-
phia I53
Number for riot pardoned in the State 81
Number for riot pardoned in the city and coun
ty of Philadelphia %
Goregror Johnston pdrdOned 16
Average number annually 81
Convicts pardoned IN the city and county of
Philadelphia a.
Number for riot pardoned in the State 4
Number for riot pardoned in The city and coun-
ty Of Philadelphia 8
From the above table it will be discovered that
Governor Johnston, since he came into office, has
has granted psrdons to forty convicts in the
city and county Of Philadelphia. These were gran
ted on the following applications:
BY the Judges, or some ofthem, of the Court where
the conyicts were tried IL
BY the Board of Inspectors
BY the Warden Of the Eastern Penitentiary
By the Attorney General s
By the Prison Discipline Society
By Jurors trying them and by citizens Of res
pectability 8
By removal for insasity l
Al
Since Gov. Johnston came into office, there
have been fbyee hundred and {aceDfy anplicaiions
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

CARBON County PAPERs The Carbon County
Democrat, and the Carton Country Ga2ette the
materials of which establishments, it will be rec
elected were destroyed in the great confagration
which occurred at Mauch Chunk, during the past
summer, have both been revived
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

IL There is now living in New York city, in ex-
treme want, a man, who at one time had one hun
dred and eighty thousand dollars, amassed by a
few weeks successful gambling. For some years
he lived in the utmost luxury, having over four
hundred suits of Clothes but the smiles of fortune
deserted him, and at last he has been reduced to
beggary. In thread-bare coat, and without either
energy or character, he is daily seen in Broadway
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

The Waller jog Bank at Buffalo has suspended
payment, but its circulation is good, as it is amply
secured by State Stocks with the CONTROLLER
The notes are still redeemed at the same rate as
other State money, by John Thompson. 81 Wall
st. There are also rumours in regard to the In
ion Bank of Dover
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

The railroads completed in this country meas
ure $500 miles, and the lines already in pro-
gress and rapidly advancing, will add half as
much more to the aggregate,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

There is a time for all things" said crusty
old fellow to his wife. all believe that" an
swered his wife in sharp vinegar voice, "when
you pay for your newspaper" Hit him again,
old woman we'll stand by YOU
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

A Subtifute for Tea.-Dr Graham, an old and
experienced physician in London. says,"I may
state on very respectable authority, that the first
leaves ofwhorlleberry, properly gathered and dried
in the shade, cannot be distinguished from real
China teas
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

Railroad IN Bucks County We notice in the
Doylestown lntelligencer, indications of the COM
mencement of a movement for the construction of
railroad from Doylestown to New Hope
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29
Thursday, November 90, 1910.

u7The Odd Fellows Hall, at Easton, sold
at Sheriff's sale few days since, for $40, 50o.-
The purchasers were t. r. Si,greaves, Joseph
Savitz and James NJ. Porter
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

The most imprudent thing ene can do is 10 in
sist on an editors standing treat or to try to bor
row shilling from printers devil.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

Upwards Of sixty thousand emierants have left
Germany within the last six months for the United
States.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

Great Prices for Pou2tay.--At the sale Of fpoul-
try by MessrS. Clark & Hatch, on Saturday, at the
exhibition in lhe public garden. red Shanghaes. of
Capt. Aldens stock. brought SIS per pair white
Shanghaes, of B w. Bach's stock, SO per pair
white Dorkings, Of DR.. Nights stock, $40 per
pair. At private sale, fowls ranged from So to
SIS per pair. The beautiful geese of Col. Jaques
were sold at S. each Fancy part6ges SIS per
pair-Bostou TRANSCRIPT
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

CHARGE TO AUsTRIA.--The National EatelligenceY.
announces, unoficially, the appointment of Col
James Watson Webb, of the ". Y Courier and
Enquirer, as Charge d'Atlaires TO Austria.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

MAJOR. J P. GAMES, recently appointed Gov
ernor of Oregon, has sold his farm and negroes,
and intends taking his family TO Oregon, with a
view Of locating there permanently.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

The Columbia, s. c. Telegraph notices the sue
cesslul division of the jaw-bone of woman, by a
surgeon Of that place. The fact Of woman's jaw
bone having time to- grow together, is remarkable
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

To Rcm0re IFarts.--Wash them with strong
solution of Perlash, and le; it dry on The warts. If
this is done two or three times the warts will dis
appear Scientific american
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

Since Gov. Johnston came into office, there
have been thrss hundred and taoenty applications
for pardon, md hence tscO hundred and fourrcject-
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-11-29

The following Table, specially prepared for the
Berks County Press, exhibits the names of all the
Counties in, Pennsylvania, together with the times
they were respectively erected, and the Counties
from which they were taken -