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Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

President Taylor, left Washington Ci,r
Thursday OF last week, and proceeded BY W.. y"
Baltimore to York, in this State. Thence h. y
go to Lancaster, and afterwards to Harrisb. II
From Harrisburg, in company with Gov ~
ston, he will pass over the middle and ws.,'
counties, pausing at various places, and esDec,n
Bedford Springs, and reach Pittsburg on thu "a,
After spending day or two at the latter Dlaco !
visit some of the Northern counties in this g..
and thence cross into New York, and adyaDc. 6
the East.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Mr.. John A. Gamble.

The Muncy Luminary. published in Lycoming
county, the residence of Mr. Gamble, gives us the
following accoun, of this gentleman's occupation
and general character:
We have been considerably amused in reading
the comments of the Locofoco Press upon the
, nomination of Mr.. Gamble to observe the great
dssimilarity in their statements of his occupation
abilities, &C., showing conclusively that MIR.
Gamble is man very little known even in his
own party. Mr.. Gamble has never distinguished
himself in anything save his tact for making mon
ey, by which he has accumulated large for
tune. He follows no particular occupation. We
believe him to be an honest man in his pri-
vate business transactions. As politician we
cannot say so much for him. In that situation
we think he has proved tricky to his party in
more than one instance. In 1916, and upon sew
eral other occasions in county and district affairs
we believe Mr.. Gamble has done as much to de-
feat his own party, as almost any Wing in the
county. Of course we do not find fault with him
for this We rejoice to know that he has done
some good things.
Mr.. Gamble is termed by many good man."
but from our knowledge of him. we have no hes
itancy in saying that he is much the inferior of
Mr.. Fuller Indeed Mr., Fuller, displayed in the
last Legislature, talents rarely met with in any
man; and knowledge of our public improve
ments, which showed mind /" booked up, in all
the great interests of the State.
Mr. Gamble can carry with him no influence
in this section of the State beyond his party, and
when "old sores" are remembered, we doubt
whether he can do that.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Curious Case of White slavery.

The Columbia (Geo.) Democrat mentions that
white girl, II years old, named Mary Fam, who
had been sold as slave. by her inhuman father
two years ago, has lately been rescued by the
mother from her servitude, in which she had been
treated as negro slave. 1t seems that Fanns
wife had obtained, several years since, divorce
from him, and subsequently, married. The girl
Nancy, was taken off by her father Fam, to
Wynnton, where, for blind horse and Jersey
wagon, she was turned over to James R. Jackson,
as slave. BY some means the mother heard, OF
the situation of her daughter, and with the volun-
teer aid Of lawyers and sheriff, &C.. she recovered
the child by writ Of habeas corpus. The public
feeling was becoming highly excited against both
purchaser and seller, the former of whom was a
church member, the latter degraded being OF
open concubinage. m ~ 6aiesse,, i.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Successful Attempt to Sustain the Su-
premacy of the Laws i'm IllinOis.s.
Encounter between the Regulators
and Flatheads--DeadlY Conflicts.
PApUcAH, Aug.

AhUCAh, fAuS. L.
A band of lawless, theving desperadoes, with
the unenviable appellation of Flatheads, have for
some time past, committed some of the most out
rageous depredations upon the honest portion of
the population of the Southern end Of Illinois
This band of thieves numbers about 800.
For the safety of life and personal property,
about five hundred of the most respectable inhabi-
tants of that State had formed themselves into an
association, called the Regulators.
The aggresslons perpetrated by the Flatheads
becoming so insupportable, the Regulators deter
mined to use the most vigorous measures to bring
the culprits to justice. They accordingly pro-
cured writs for the arrest Of ten twelve of the
leaders of the FMthead gang, and summoned the
officers to aid them in the execution of the law.
The Flatheads, hearing of this movement. the
most determined of them, to the number of about
seventy five, assembled in log house where,
armed to the teeth, and making fort of the log
house, they determined to stand their ground, and
give battle.
The Regulators having discovered the retreat,
came and summoned the Flatheads to surrender,
which request being refused the Regulators threat
ened to charge the log house and invited every
honest man who was misled into it to leave.
About twenty-six. seeing that the side of justice
was the strongest, left their companions in the
log house.
The Regulators then charged upon the remain
der of the Flatheads, and soon put them to pre-
cipitate flight.
During the charge two of the Flatheads were
killed, and three wounded. Three of the Regula-
tors are said to be mortally wounded.
The whole neighborhood is in the greatest ex
citement. The Regulators, assisted by the au-
thorities, determined to run the lawless band out
OF the county, are pursuing them in every direc-
tion.
A number of the Flatheads have fed over to
Kentucky, and others have hid themselves in the
swamps H4
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Democracy and Federalism

The Washington Union says:
Democracy. and Federalism represent two =.
tagonistic systems of political philosophy-,,.
TENS, which. under one form or another bav. -
listed and divided the opinions of men from tbs {.
organization Of civil society to the preseO, ,i~'
The one represents the party of the many. and ),
other that of the few"
Now, says the New York Mirror, as Gen T..
lor was elected by ''the many" and as Gen o..
was defeated, having only received the suDDo, :,
+" the few" according to the Union, there can :,
longer be any doubt as to which constirn,o. +,
Democratic party-the Wing or Locofoco ~'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
O. The Norristown Herald contains the fol-
lowing significant communication

% The Norristown Herald contains the fol-
lowing significant communication
To NORRIS LosGsrRErH, Esq
SIR:-1n the toast sent by you to the locofoco
celebration at Philadelphia, you say that sit is not
the fault of the Canal Commissioners" if the la
borers on the Public Works of Pennsylvania are
not paid in cash. Will you inform the public
tUhose fault 1t is2
Will you also inform the public to what pur-
poses the 100000 drawn from the Treasury by
the officers appointed by yourself and your col
league Painter, have been applied Whether
that is not larger sum than has ever before been
drawn in one year for ordinary expenses on the
public works. and whether the laborers." for
whom you have such tender regard, should not
have been paid out of that sum!
You will also confer favor on that public which
you appear to be so anxious to enlighten, by sta
ting whether you have not received your pay DUR
ing the period which the laborers employed un-
der you have been deprived of theirs, as you in
sinuate in your toast! NJ
We opine the Honorable gentleman will find it
difficult task to answer the above queries. We
answered the latter query last week, by stating
that Mr.. Longstreth had drawn his full pay up to
although he scarcely performed thirty days SER
vices for the last year! But the laborers who
worked hard every day for what they earned
must wait for their pay, till it pleases the commits
sioners and their agents on the public works to
give it to them. This is the kind of sympathy
Mr.. Longstreth cherishes for the poor laborers"!
Penn'a Inteligencer.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Shoe Business.

The shoe business in Lynn gives employment
to ten thousand and fifty-eight persons of which
four thousand nine hundred and twenty five are
The number of pairs of shoes made the last year
was three million five hundred and forty thousand,
at total cost of two million three hundred and
ninety two thousand five hundred and seventy
FIVE dollars.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Cholera i'm Great Britain,

The cholera is evidently on the increase
Great Britain. The cases announced in the Ia,
don Gdsetfe since its appearance are 1865 ii
deaths, 8,73t. The French Governmen, b,,
been asked by England to state what remes,
course was pursued in Paris when the dss,q
broke out there. A report in reply is daily =,
pected in London. whittier DR.. Majendle, Pre-,
dent Of le Conlite Hygiene, Paris, has gone to s,.
verbally the result of the experience of the msE.
cal profession.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

The European Times. of the 2Sth july, s.
that the steamship Canada, Captain Judkins' y
Boston, on the 18th and Halifax on the Goth -
telegraphed off Holyhead at O'Clock, the p.
Gus night. This is beyond all question, the gus
est passage ever made across the Atlaniic~@
Z 3-4 days from Halifax to Liverpool.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
indiana.
Kentucky.

AS far as ascertained, the Wings have major
ity of the Legislature.
The reports say about an equal number of Wings
and Locos are elected to the Convention, but no
emancipationists.
As far as heard from four Locofocos and five
Wings have been elected to Congress, and one
district to be heard from. aIa aua = a5e
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

WATER CuaE.- Bayard Taylor writing o.
Tribune from New Orleans. says. it is the hsa'
lest season ever known in New Orleans
Cholera has entirely disappeared, and Yello" !.
YER is retarded by the rains and inundail0n''
Who can say that the wst sheet is not the "
for city
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

little boy of four or FIVE years, was much
vexed with his grandmother for boxing his ears
but not daring to sauce the old lady directly, he
took up his favorte cat and stroking her back,
thus addressed her Well, pussy, wish one of
us three was dead-and it ain't you, pussy, and it
amt me, pussy!'
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Tennessee.

The reports from this State are very irregular !;
but enough is known to show Locofoco triumph
in the election of Governor, a majority in the
lower house of the Legislature, and gain of two
or three members of Congress.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
The Falcon.

The Steamship Falcon arrived at New 0fleai'
from Chagres. on the 4th inst, after passagso
six days. She brings $4,000 in gold dust H-
ler but no later accounts have been brought frn
the Gold REGIONS.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Common schooI Convention.

friends OF ofCommon schools, which was to have
been held Pbiladelphcho the 22d inst, has been
postponed 10 the 18th of October next at the sug-
gestion Of several State Superintendens and other
influential friends Of the cause of popular educa-
ton in different sections Of the union.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Norma ms i'm Kentucky.

The Rev. VIM. Smith, brother of the celebrated
10 Smith, the founder of the Mormon persuasion,
has established church. in Covington, of that per-
suasion newspaper devoted to their interests,
is also published in the same place. Il
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

The journey from New York TO Milwaukee is
now made in about three days, and the fare from
Buffalo to that place, including meals and every
thing, is stated by the Milwaukee Sentinel to be
but $5. q. #4A a
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

A melting sermon being preached in cOuH'T
church, all fell a weeping but one man, who be,
asked why he did not weep with the rest-0h'
said he, I" belong to another parish"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
The next Presidency,

The New York Herald has nominated Gen.
Scott for the Presidency in 1852. 1t did the same
thing for Gen. TAYLOR in l847.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

In Cincinnati, il is said that when the underr
kers meet persons carrying home cucumbers Il,
from market, they begin to measure them VT
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
Health of West Chester.

The health of West Chester continues uninf
rupted. During the last week, says the Rscr'
there has been no death from any cause, and
symptoms of cholera among our townsmen
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

At Providence, r. l., the Cholera hassbroken
out, and four deaths occurred on Thursday.
In most of the cities where it has been fatally
prevalent, it has now very much abated, and in
some of them nearly disappeared
On Saturday, at Boston l6 deaths Rochester
Q; Albany A.. Cincinnati 10; Montreal r; Que
bee g. asa&{t rs! e -
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

Mr.. Greeley, being asked BY correspondent at
what season OF the year gold hunter should start
for California, replies, gravey. We consider the
first Of Apriras good season as any"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
More Indian Ouarages i'm FlOrida..-
Dreadful Murders.

OF. MARKS, Ia, aug i.
The Hon. Mr.. Magee, bearer of dispatches to
Gov. Moseley from Tampa, arrived here last night,
bringing the following news Late on Tuesday
evening, the l7th, four Indians made their appear
ance at an Indian store on Peace Greek, kept by
Mr.. Paine. They desired to sleep in the store,
but Mr.. P. informed them that it was against his
rules. They then reported that they had packs on
the opposite side of the river for trade, and tried
to induce him to go after them, which he promised
to do after supper.
Mr.. P. and his family had scarcely taken their
seats at the table, when the Indians fred through
the door, instantly killing Mr.. Paine and Mr.. Whid-
den, and severely wounding Mr.. Colvin in the
shoulder. Colvin shen sprang for a gun, which
delayed the Indians long enough to permit Mrs.
p to rush from the House--he following. The
Indians fred upon them-as they ran, woundng
them in the legs. They succeeded in secretng
themselves in some Palmettos and escaped.
On the 10Th camp in the same neighborhood
was fired upon by four Indians and a boy killed.
The whole eastern section of the country is in
confusion. The settlers are leaving as fast as
possible.
The reports that family was killed by the In
dians near Fort Dade, on Saturday night, needs
confirmation.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
SAVANNAH, Aug. Q.

OAVANNAH II, Aug. ..
The Florida Argus of Thursday says, St. Lucie,
Benton Hjllsborough, and part Of Mason coun-
ties are broken up. The Indians are extending
over the country, if we may Judge from the num-
ber of signal fires. The lights stretch from Ola
waha 70 st. Johns-from there they appear to
connect with signals on the Atlantic coast The
farmers on lake Bryant anticipating the destruc-
tion of their property, are moving and forting"
on the neighboring plantations.
Ocaa is crowded with people, while many have
passed through going north. A postscript states
that the Indians have burnt one dwelling in Ben
ton county. The family escaped. Indian signs
were reported at Fort Springs.
The Indians, in small parties, are spreading over
the whole country.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
progress of the Cholera.

At Cincinnati, tho interments last week aver
aged about half dozen per day.
At Boston, the deaths last week about dozen
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16
The August Interest Paid.

The people already begin to see the beneficial
effects of Wing Policy and Wing management and
economy. On the LIST inst. the interests on the
State debt was paid in full by G.. ]. Ball, Esq,
the present Wing State Treasurer, and that too in
Gold and Silrer, without the aid of any loan, and
at the same time leaving balance in the Treas
ury. This is one Of the first fruits of Wing ad-
minlstratioa. The interest of the public debt
paid of, and the honor and credit of the State re-
deemed Let the people nobly sustain the pres
ent administration, and our good old commonwealth
will rapidly progress in her onward march to pros
periiy and greatness. -Shippeasburg NeDs.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-16

"a Timer" enquiries through the National In
telligencer. whether anybody has ever known or
heard of house covered with tin, being injured
or struck by lightning.
Der liberale beobachter und Berks, Montgomery und Schuylkill Caunties allgemeine anzeiger. ([Reading, Pa.) 1839-1864, 1849-03-27
Siensta9 seu q. aidrs, 1919.
sJabr9* 10, gamse Sfum. 499.
0amfemSc Ssa1s,,mer 81.

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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-11-29
SaxoNY SHEEP.

We have much pleasure in noticing 2
flock 6fUt sheep. 90 in sumber, that nave .
Just arrived on board Of IN. ship .ooiS,
lanai from Bremen. They aIe imported
by ID. w. Ca,liB oF this city. and Is =.
Smith, Esq, Of Lirchfiel! C"nniy c.; an"
are intended IS an addilion 10 their aorkS
in TorTing'on AM HaTwintop, Conn. Thy
arc from the auck Of MaxFiiian Baron lie
Speck LeiIchena, near LeIpsic, Snxony'
the same gentleman from whom MeSSFs'
Cailin g. Smith received a lOI las. GaI', no
ticed by US al The time. Those FIRST Im'
ported have given; we understand, nElvef-
Sal satisfaction to all growers of fine wool,
] hose now noticed are equal IN every ZEE
specl, we should judge, ofshose 6rsl impoT-
tel. They combine every requisite. In
6ne sheep, 6ne torn, good constitutions,
compaClness and weight OF fleece, and 6ne-
ness of fibre. A shepherd accompanied
them, with well trained shepherd dog
with view Of introducing, as far as Prac'
licablr, in this country, the system Of raj
sing and training sheep, as pTacticed ia
Gernany.-[New York Express.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-11-29
neath 81 HON. lohn G. LeHia.

We learn that Hon. John c. LeaOis,
lase Speaker Of the House of Represen-
tatives of this State, died at New Haven
last night. The Surgeons Of New Haven
recently removed dangerous tumOr
from his thigh, and he appeared to be
doing well after the opera ion. He had
so far recovered that he deemed itpFu-,
dent to return to his home in Plymouth.
and yesterday made arrangements to
come through to day. But unfortunate
" he was taken with bleeding last night,
aud died Of hemorrage in a short time.
Times Of Friday.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-11-29
LIfCliFIELD tsNOlJERER
LITSsElELA. NaV0nsaE2a ISl9.@
BY HIS EXCELLENCv
TRUMBuLL
GOVERNOR OF rHE STATE OF coNNEUrtcr
A PROCLA ANA TON.

In the Providence OF God, we are an.
preaching the end Of anotheri rear.
crowned with hrs continued goodness and
demanding our grateful acknowledg-
ments. - /
With feeling sense Of our duty, and
in accordance with the uniform practic,
of our venerated ancestors, I do hereby
| recommend that THURSDAY. IT,
twenty.ninth day Of Novem6er neat, BE-
religiohsly observed by the people Of thi.
State as day Of Thanksgiving and praise.
to Almighty God, for his inestimabl'
blessings bestowed upon US as State
and Nation.
And | earnestly request the Clergy
and the People of all denominations, to
assemble on that day in their accustom,
ed places Of worship, and unitedly lift up
their hearts in fervent gratitude, to our
Heavenly Father, for all the tokens OF
His benefcence to us within the passing
year--for the frutfulness Of the season
for the continuance Of our civil and relig
lous privileges for the prosperity ofour
invaluable institutions, and for the light
OF His blessed Gospel more espe.
eially, for having to such an extent ex,
empted thepeople of this State from the
appalling pestilence which has been per
mltted TO ravage many parts Of our coun-
try and of the world,
In the observance of the day, let us be
careful to evince our thankfulness to the
Giver of every good and perfect gift, by
liberal supply. Of the wants of others
that they may be enabled to partake
with US in the benefits Of the occasion
so that it may become TO US day "of
feasting and joy, and of sending por-
tons one to another and Of gifts to the
poor"
49, Given nnder my hand and
! the seal Of the State, at Hart.
'' ford, this eighth day Of Octo-
~- Der, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and forty
nine, and of the Independence Of the
United States the seeenly fourth.
JOS. TRUMBULL.
By his Excellency's command.
ROGER H. MILLS, Secretary Of State.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-11-29

"The end just!6es the means" They
are to have a Ball in Milton Society ditch.
lield,) OF Thanksgiving night, the avails
of which are to b. given towards repair
ing the Episcopal church in that place
1t is called a "Charity Ball." Fiddle
de-diddle !-Ne,0 Haven Journal
Why, friend Bacon !--how can you
make light of serious thing! Have you
forgotten how many orthodox churches
were built in Connecticut from the avails
OF Lotteries granted especially for such
objects by our puritanic Legislature? We
have indeed come to pretty pass. if, in
these days of reform. the good people
of Milton haven't a right to choose their
own way Of putting on a church steeple,
which Old Boreas upset in one Of his
nocturnal fandangoes over the blue
swamp! Perhaps our New Haven neigh
bour would be willing to aid so charitable
an enterprise, by contributing few tim
bers from the old "Saybrook Platform. "
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-11-29
A HIT AT soURKRoUT.

We find the following going the rounds
bat to what wag it is to DO credited we
know not-hut it certainly lays out sour.
krout:
"The Hon. Henry Clay dined recent.
~ with ex- president Martin Van Buren,
at Lindenwald. The desert consisted OF
crullers, olecocks. suckethush, owgreet-
ches. &c. Mr.. Clay expressed wish
to sec that twelve acres of reclaimed
dog land" SO much talked about during
the election, which Mr.. Van Buren, took
great pleasure in showing him. On
their return. turrcen filled to the brim
with sourkrout, was set before him.
Clay put his handkerchief to his nose
and it'll a /" whew." said" Van, I've
lived long and encountered as strong OPP,
position al any other live man, but to be
frank with you, / never encountered
anything quite as strong as this"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1849-11-29
ROBBERY OF GOLD DUST.

A heavy robbery of gold dust was eff
I 1ected at some point between San Fran
cisco and Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The facts are these:
1.-TWO boxes Of gold dust were sent
from San Francisco to Mcssrs. Dewitt Il
Co., of Nov Yo,k, and by them forward
cd by Adams Exprcss--one to the mint
at Philadelphia, and the other to Balti-
more. On opening the box at the Mint,
it was ascertained that about FIVE hun
bred ounces of gold had been distracted
from one of the inner tin boxes, which
had been effected by boring a hole
through the wooden boz, and then with
chisel perforatins the tin box. In this
way it was emptied Of its contents. A
telegraphic despatch was received from
Baltimore, stating that about one hun
bred ounces had been distracted from
that box, making over 10000 dollars
worth in all. The aties concerned in
this city have offered a reward of $4,000
for the detection and conviction of the Of
tenders, and $1,000 for the recovery of
the gold dust Journal Commerce.